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mailenlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
The cases described in this book are horrendous. However, it was an interesting read, particularly how they would profile the unsubs.
kelseykatem's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
A great compendium to “Mind Hunter”. More in-depth, and maybe a little less true crime focused and more legally focused. Those only looking for the analysis of psychology of criminals may not enjoy this book as much. This book delves into legal issues and ethics surrounding or surfacing due to certain crimes. Good read, very objective, super informative for parents fretting over balancing safety and trust with their kids as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
sashaj12's review against another edition
4.0
It’s hard to say I enjoyed this book, because of the content throughout, but I did enjoy the writing and learning different things. Whilst some people may call his writing detached and cold, I found it great and descriptive, so as to not get emotionally attached to anything spoken about. I really enjoy Douglas’s novels and learn so much from them.
Journey into darkness - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Journey into darkness - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
3.0
Readable. The psychology of murder. A whole new set of cases about murderers and rapists, or a combination of both. As with most of the “soft” sciences there are some foibles. Douglas consults on one case in Toronto and insists the perpetrator is a specific type and the police pursue this lead. They arrest and jail the guy. Years later he’s exonerated by the DNA evidence as technology progresses, but Douglas insists he still believes the guy is guilty and imagines there’s just an error in the DNA evidence. Hmmmm. Not likely.
He also consults on another series of rapes and murders of white women, and despite being told by surviving witnesses that it was a black perpetrator, Douglas insists that the profile supports a white rapist/murderer, because 1) black perpetrators aren’t thought to mutilate or sexually assault women with objects like white guys and 2) the victims are white, so murderers stick with their own race. Hmmmm. You need to be open to changes in your hypothesis as a scientist or the possibility that they are wrong. (i.e. not all serial killers are bedwetters). As with Mindhunter this was a fascinating read but there are certainly variables that need to be adjusted or reconsidered.
There was a short piece at the end about the behavioral profile of the murderer in the Nicole Brown trial. Needless to say, there was all the physical evidence which pointed to O.J.’s guilt; Douglas makes the case that all the behavioral evidence does as well, and outlines why the “conspiracy of racism” theory of the LAPD against O.J. is not supported by the behavioral evidence. It was eye opening. As well as additional physical evidence implicating O.J. that I’d never heard before and wasn’t included in the trial. Overall an interesting read.
He also consults on another series of rapes and murders of white women, and despite being told by surviving witnesses that it was a black perpetrator, Douglas insists that the profile supports a white rapist/murderer, because 1) black perpetrators aren’t thought to mutilate or sexually assault women with objects like white guys and 2) the victims are white, so murderers stick with their own race. Hmmmm. You need to be open to changes in your hypothesis as a scientist or the possibility that they are wrong. (i.e. not all serial killers are bedwetters). As with Mindhunter this was a fascinating read but there are certainly variables that need to be adjusted or reconsidered.
There was a short piece at the end about the behavioral profile of the murderer in the Nicole Brown trial. Needless to say, there was all the physical evidence which pointed to O.J.’s guilt; Douglas makes the case that all the behavioral evidence does as well, and outlines why the “conspiracy of racism” theory of the LAPD against O.J. is not supported by the behavioral evidence. It was eye opening. As well as additional physical evidence implicating O.J. that I’d never heard before and wasn’t included in the trial. Overall an interesting read.
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
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With Journey into Darkness, Douglas provides more than a glimpse into the minds of serial killers; he demonstrates what a powerful weapon behavioral science has become. Profiling criminals helps not only to capture them, but also helps society understand how these predators work and what can be done to prevent them from striking again.
Some of the unique cases Douglas discusses include:
- The Clairemont killer
- The schoolgirl murders
- Richmond's first serial murderer
- The brutal and sadistic murder of Suzanne Marie Collins
- Polly Klaas' abduction and murder by Richard Allen Davis
- The tragedy that lead to the creation of Megan's Law
With Journey into Darkness, Douglas provides more than a glimpse into the minds of serial killers; he demonstrates what a powerful weapon behavioral science has become. Profiling criminals helps not only to capture them, but also helps society understand how these predators work and what can be done to prevent them from striking again.
Some of the unique cases Douglas discusses include:
- The Clairemont killer
- The schoolgirl murders
- Richmond's first serial murderer
- The brutal and sadistic murder of Suzanne Marie Collins
- Polly Klaas' abduction and murder by Richard Allen Davis
- The tragedy that lead to the creation of Megan's Law
hectaizani's review against another edition
3.0
Rehash of much of the information from Mindhunter. Otherwise focused on crimes against children and victim's rights.