Hammerized
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Thanks Peabody!
It is well to remember that the "serial killer" designation is a fairly recent one, only 20 or so years old. If you haven't read about Pierce Brooks (from LAPD) and his role in profiling them, do so. He was the main impetus behind research into these killers- well before John Douglas and the rest of them.
I think we all know (well, except for one posting here) that these cases absolutely do have enough similarities to warrant a closer look. Most serial killers throughout history, in retrospect, have been found to have "evolved" their MO and not just killed one type of victim. Actually, this is considered the norm, not the exception.
It's not rocket science. And while I know they have a tough job to do, I really think the LE in NH and VT are sticking their heads in the sand over this. Too bad these states rely heavily (mainly!) on tourism dollars. I think that affects any progress here.
It is well to remember that the "serial killer" designation is a fairly recent one, only 20 or so years old. If you haven't read about Pierce Brooks (from LAPD) and his role in profiling them, do so. He was the main impetus behind research into these killers- well before John Douglas and the rest of them.
I think we all know (well, except for one posting here) that these cases absolutely do have enough similarities to warrant a closer look. Most serial killers throughout history, in retrospect, have been found to have "evolved" their MO and not just killed one type of victim. Actually, this is considered the norm, not the exception.
It's not rocket science. And while I know they have a tough job to do, I really think the LE in NH and VT are sticking their heads in the sand over this. Too bad these states rely heavily (mainly!) on tourism dollars. I think that affects any progress here.