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A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide

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Authors:
  1. Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan

    1. Teaching Laboratory for Forensics and Criminology, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

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  • Offers a glimpse of the sexual homicide phenomenon from a global perspective

  • Includes a critical analysis of each case, to offer a more complete understanding of 13 infamous serial and non-serial sexual homicides committed around the globe from 1974 to 2010

  • Adopts a unique approach – case background and critical analysis

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Introduction: What Is a Sexual Murder and Who Are Sexual Homicide Offenders?

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    Pages 1-24

  3. Nonserial Sexual Homicide Offenders

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
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    2. Case 01—The Braemar Hill Double Homicide: The Case of Pang Shun-Yee (1985; Hong Kong)

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      Pages 27-40

    3. Case 02—The Child Sexual Homicide in Queensland: The Case of Barrie John Watts (1987; Australia)

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      Pages 41-52

    4. Case 03—The Anal Rape and Killing of a Young Pregnant Woman in Ohio: The Case of Dennis McGuire (1989; U.S.A.)

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      Pages 53-63

    5. Case 04—The Sexual Killing of a Junior High School Girl in Taiwan: The Case of Xu Zhihao (2008; Taiwan)

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      Pages 65-77

    6. Case 05—The Dismemberment of a Compensated-Dating Girl in Sham Shui Po: The Case of Ting Kai-Tai (2008; Hong Kong)

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      Pages 79-92

    7. Case 06—The Sexual Torture and Killing of a Young Girl in Manchester: The Case of John Nigel Maden (2010; U.K.)

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      Pages 93-106

  4. Serial Sexual Homicide Offenders

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
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    2. Case 07—The Jars Murderer: The Case of Lam Kor-Wan (1982; Hong Kong)

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      Pages 109-123

    3. Case 08—The London Muswell Hill Murderer: The Case of Dennis Andrew Nilsen (1978–1983; U.K.)

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      Pages 125-140

    4. Case 09—The Kansas B.T.K. Strangler: The Case of Dennis Lynn Rader (1974–1991; U.S.A.)

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      Pages 141-160

    5. Case 10—The Milwaukee Cannibal-Murderer: The Case of Jeffrey Dahmer (1978–1991; U.S.A.)

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      Pages 161-180

    6. Case 11—The Tuen Mun Serial Rapes and Homicides: The Case of Lam Kwok-Wai (1992–1993; Hong Kong)

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      Pages 181-193

    7. Case 12—The Colombian Serial Rapes and Homicides of Young Boys: The Case of Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos (1992–1999; Colombia)

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      Pages 195-210

    8. Case 13—The Washington Green River Killer: The Case of Gary Leon Ridgway (1982–2001; U.S.A.)

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      Pages 211-231

    9. Conclusion: How Do Sexual Murderers Differ from Sexual Offenders Who Do Not Kill?

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      Pages 233-243
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About this book

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.

Reviews

“Chan’s book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the cross-national comparison of sexual homicide. … In my opinion, this book is an exemplary documented comparison of nonserial and serial murder cases committed internationally. Academia and practioners around the world who are concerned with the crime will find Chan’s research enlightening and valuable.” (Bo Jiang, Asian Journal of Criminology, Vol. 15, 2020)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Teaching Laboratory for Forensics and Criminology, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

    Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan

About the author

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).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide

  • Authors: Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8859-0

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Law and Criminology, Law and Criminology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8858-3Published: 06 July 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8861-3Published: 14 August 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8859-0Published: 22 June 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 243

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Gender, Sexuality and Law, Forensic Psychology, Social/Human Development Studies

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