Dr. Scott Bonn is a professor of criminology at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His expert commentary has appeared in the New York Times, the Huffington Post, Headline News Network, and more. Dr. Bonn hosts a weekly college radio show and has recently appeared as an expert analyst in the A&E documentary The Long Island Serial Killer. The author resides in Manhattan, New York.
Powerful and a must-read! Dr. Bonn examines the serial killer, as
depicted in fact and fiction, as a timeless cultural imperative. .
. . Insightful, compelling, and an excellent source of myth-busting
information for laymen and professionals alike.” Burl Barer,
award-winning crime author and radio host
Considered one of the world’s top experts on criminal behavior,
Scott Bonn has delivered a book which is so powerful and
provocative, you cannot put it down. Indeed, through his diligent
work and unparalleled access to these infamous killers who’ve
committed some of the most horrific crimes of our day, he provides
chilling and critical insight into these deviant and pathological
criminal minds . . . and reveals the truth behind the headlines.”
Rita Cosby,
Emmy Award-winning television host and bestselling author
For those of you that are interested in serial killerswhy they do
what they doand want to go the extra mile and delve into their
disturbed minds, this book is a must-read! Author Scott Bonn
explains how their evil minds work and also takes on the challenge
of debunking myths that go along with them. He explains their
twisted fantasies and motives by getting it straight from the
horse’s mouththe killers themselves. He also discusses the members
of our society who collect the belongings of serial killers,
including hair, clothing and even dirt from their crime scenes.
There isn’t a stone left unturned in this book, that is, if you
want to learn about the worst killers on the planet.” Victoria
Redstall, author and investigative journalist
In Why We Love Serial Killers, Drew University criminology
professor Scott Bonn, PhD, simultaneously examines the public’s and
media’s fascination with the monsters among us and the ways in
which that attention impacts them. He writes about serial killers’
behaviors and the researchfrom the FBI’s original work to more
recent modelsthat informs the law enforcement professionals
charged with profiling, catching, and studying them. A real bonus:
Dr. Bonn’s correspondence with Dennis Rader (BTK or Bind, Torture,
Kill”) for its insight into the mind of an especially chilling
murderous psychopath. As such, it is a stark reminder that,
irrespective of any deceptively benign appearances to the contrary,
they” are never like us.” Sue Russell, award-winning journalist
and author of Lethal Intent, a biography of Aileen Wuornos
Scott Bonn has taken on one of the most horrifying, disgusting,
and chilling type of criminals, serial killers, and illustrates
their enduring appeal. Using social constructionist and
functionalist analyses, he delves into society’s strange attraction
to these infamous murderers, provides insight into some of
America’s most famous examples, and explains why we are so
attracted to the nuances of these people’s lives and motivations.
Squarely looking the news media in the face for sensationalizing
and even romanticizing these criminals for the sake of ratings and
raising the public’s fear, Bonn answers the questions about why we
remain lured by these stories, our fascination with them, and why
the serial killer will long endure in our consciousness as a
repulsive yet captivating character in criminology.” Peter Adler,
Ph.D. Professor of Sociology, University of Denver, and Patricia
Adler, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado
Scott Bonn’s book, Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal
of the World’s Most Savage Murderers, makes a significant
contribution to our knowledge of a subject that seems to fascinate
many Americans. Interest in serial killers, Bonn reminds us, far
outstrips their murderous activities that make up only a small
portion of murders committed in the US. In addition to dispelling
myths about serial murder and murderers, he gives an in-depth
profile of some of the most notorious killers, including
fascinating insight on Dennis Rader, the BTK killer who has become
Bonn’s pen pal and confidant. Bonn uses a constructionist
perspective to help us understand this fascination with these
psychopathic murderers, showing how their creation satisfies the
needs of a broad segment of society. All in all, Bonn provides a
noteworthy contribution to the literature of the field, one that
opens new doors for understanding the inner drives that propel
these killers into committing their savage” acts.” Larry Siegel,
professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass-Lowell
Many of us are fascinated by serial killers but have little
understanding of why that is so. In Why We Love Serial Killers, Dr.
Scott Bonn delves into intriguing social-psychological issues that
surround our curiosity and even obsession with the world’s most
ruthless killers. He carefully and vividly explains our fascination
with evil and shows powerful evidence that the news and
entertainment media glorify serial killers and turn them into what
he calls celebrity monsters.” Along the way, he defines serial
killers, explains how their often psychopathic minds operate,
identifies their varied and complex motivations, and offers new and
unique insights into two infamous serial killersthe Son of Sam”
and Bind, Torture, Kill”based on his personal contact with them.
Dr. Bonn delivers a brilliant examination of the most dangerous and
unremorseful humans on the planet. This book is thought-provoking
and it debunks popular stereotypes about serial killers such as
they are all young, white males. Dr. Bonn has authored a must-read
for both the amateur and professional or academic enthusiast of
crime. RJ Parker, bestselling true crime author of Top Cases of
the FBI
Powerful and a must-read! Dr. Bonn examines the serial killer, as
depicted in fact and fiction, as a timeless cultural imperative. .
. . Insightful, compelling, and an excellent source of myth-busting
information for laymen and professionals alike.” Burl Barer,
award-winning crime author and radio host
Considered one of the world’s top experts on criminal behavior,
Scott Bonn has delivered a book which is so powerful and
provocative, you cannot put it down. Indeed, through his diligent
work and unparalleled access to these infamous killers who’ve
committed some of the most horrific crimes of our day, he provides
chilling and critical insight into these deviant and pathological
criminal minds . . . and reveals the truth behind the headlines.”
Rita Cosby,
Emmy Award-winning television host and bestselling author
For those of you that are interested in serial killerswhy they do
what they doand want to go the extra mile and delve into their
disturbed minds, this book is a must-read! Author Scott Bonn
explains how their evil minds work and also takes on the challenge
of debunking myths that go along with them. He explains their
twisted fantasies and motives by getting it straight from the
horse’s mouththe killers themselves. He also discusses the members
of our society who collect the belongings of serial killers,
including hair, clothing and even dirt from their crime scenes.
There isn’t a stone left unturned in this book, that is, if you
want to learn about the worst killers on the planet.” Victoria
Redstall, author and investigative journalist
In Why We Love Serial Killers, Drew University criminology
professor Scott Bonn, PhD, simultaneously examines the public’s and
media’s fascination with the monsters among us and the ways in
which that attention impacts them. He writes about serial killers’
behaviors and the researchfrom the FBI’s original work to more
recent modelsthat informs the law enforcement professionals
charged with profiling, catching, and studying them. A real bonus:
Dr. Bonn’s correspondence with Dennis Rader (BTK or Bind, Torture,
Kill”) for its insight into the mind of an especially chilling
murderous psychopath. As such, it is a stark reminder that,
irrespective of any deceptively benign appearances to the contrary,
they” are never like us.” Sue Russell, award-winning journalist
and author of Lethal Intent, a biography of Aileen Wuornos
Scott Bonn has taken on one of the most horrifying, disgusting,
and chilling type of criminals, serial killers, and illustrates
their enduring appeal. Using social constructionist and
functionalist analyses, he delves into society’s strange attraction
to these infamous murderers, provides insight into some of
America’s most famous examples, and explains why we are so
attracted to the nuances of these people’s lives and motivations.
Squarely looking the news media in the face for sensationalizing
and even romanticizing these criminals for the sake of ratings and
raising the public’s fear, Bonn answers the questions about why we
remain lured by these stories, our fascination with them, and why
the serial killer will long endure in our consciousness as a
repulsive yet captivating character in criminology.” Peter Adler,
Ph.D. Professor of Sociology, University of Denver, and Patricia
Adler, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado
Scott Bonn’s book, Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal
of the World’s Most Savage Murderers, makes a significant
contribution to our knowledge of a subject that seems to fascinate
many Americans. Interest in serial killers, Bonn reminds us, far
outstrips their murderous activities that make up only a small
portion of murders committed in the US. In addition to dispelling
myths about serial murder and murderers, he gives an in-depth
profile of some of the most notorious killers, including
fascinating insight on Dennis Rader, the BTK killer who has become
Bonn’s pen pal and confidant. Bonn uses a constructionist
perspective to help us understand this fascination with these
psychopathic murderers, showing how their creation satisfies the
needs of a broad segment of society. All in all, Bonn provides a
noteworthy contribution to the literature of the field, one that
opens new doors for understanding the inner drives that propel
these killers into committing their savage” acts.” Larry Siegel,
professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass-Lowell
Many of us are fascinated by serial killers but have little
understanding of why that is so. In Why We Love Serial Killers, Dr.
Scott Bonn delves into intriguing social-psychological issues that
surround our curiosity and even obsession with the world’s most
ruthless killers. He carefully and vividly explains our fascination
with evil and shows powerful evidence that the news and
entertainment media glorify serial killers and turn them into what
he calls celebrity monsters.” Along the way, he defines serial
killers, explains how their often psychopathic minds operate,
identifies their varied and complex motivations, and offers new and
unique insights into two infamous serial killersthe Son of Sam”
and Bind, Torture, Kill”based on his personal contact with them.
Dr. Bonn delivers a brilliant examination of the most dangerous and
unremorseful humans on the planet. This book is thought-provoking
and it debunks popular stereotypes about serial killers such as
they are all young, white males. Dr. Bonn has authored a must-read
for both the amateur and professional or academic enthusiast of
crime. RJ Parker, bestselling true crime author of Top Cases of
the FBI
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