International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE)

IJCRSEE Editorial Team; Željko Bjelajac; Aleksandar Filipović

doi:10.23947/2334-8496-2022-10-1-117-125

Authors

Željko Bjelajac Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary, University Business Academy in Novi Sad https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4953-8779
Aleksandar Filipović Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University Business Academy in Novi Sad https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1097-2079

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23947/2334-8496-2022-10-1-117-125

Keywords:

killers, crime investigators, crime series, profiling

Abstract

Criminal investigators, scientists, mental health experts, and the media have always studied serial killings. Since Jack the Ripper in the late 1800s, and even today, attempts have been made to understand the complex issues surrounding the investigation of serial murders and the motives for these horrific acts. The topics of serial killings are attracting too much attention from the media, academia, and the general public. Nordic crime series make a special contribution to identifying and analyzing many issues related to serial killings including common myths, definitions, typologies, pathology and causality, media role, prosecution issues, organization of investigations, and especially through the affirmation of forensic psychology and criminal profiling. We believe that scientific papers dealing with this topic can be useful in generating an effective response in identifying, investigating, and reaching verdicts, and strengthening the collective ability to understand, respond and act preventively to prevent these violent and serious crimes.

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