Inside the Mindset of a Serial Killer

Categories: Author | True Crime | Writing

Understanding serial killers requires looking beyond violence alone. J.D. Allen, James Glass, Jeremy Finley, Lisa Malice, R.G. Belsky, Richard Helms, and Shirley B. Garrett examine the psychology and pathology behind serial murder. This session focuses on mindset, motivation, and internal logic, giving writers the tools to portray serial killers with depth, realism, and narrative purpose.

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