101335: The New Predator: Women Who Kill

About the Course:

Studies of multiple murderers have until now focused mainly on male perpetrators. Schurman-Kauflin tries to remedy the imbalance by offering a disturbing look, based on personal interviews, of seven women who have committed multiple murders.

Journal/Publisher:

Algora Publishing

Publication Date:

2000

Author

Dr. Deborah Schurman-Kauflin

About the Author:

Dr. Deborah Schurman-Kauflin is an expert on serial killers. Founder of the Violent Crimes Institute, she holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, criminal court workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about female serial killers. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the behavior patterns of female multiple murderers.

2. Explain the biological, psychological, and sociological theories of female serial killers.

3. Describe the process of maturation.