A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide

This book comprehensively discusses 13 infamous cases of serial and non-serial sexual homicide committed around the globe in the past four decades (1974–2010). Offering a psycho-criminological perspective, it analyzes the cases theoretically (i.e., contributing and precipitating factors, and offender typology) and considers the practical implications (i.e., investigative and crime-preventive measures, and social services). The first book to offer a glimpse of this topic from a global perspective, it adopts a unique approach―case background and critical analysis. As such it is a valuable source of reference for scholars, clinicians, and law enforcement practitioners wanting to gain a better understanding of this type of violent offender.

Heng Choon (Oliver) CHAN, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Criminology at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Oliver’s research focuses on sexual homicide, offender profiling, sexual offending, homicide, stalking behavior, and Asian criminology. He published and presented widely on these topics, especially in the area of sexual homicide. As an active scholar, his research has been recognized by different institutions over the years, such as “Outstanding Criminology Ambassador Award” by University of South Florida (2012), “Early Career Award” by Hong Kong Research Grants Council of University Grant Committee (2014), and “The President’s Award” and “College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences New Researcher Award” by City University of Hong Kong (both in 2017).