The Serial Killer Next Door

Presented by: James L’Etoile
Categories: Crime | Procedural

What happens when you come face to face with real serial killers? Author and former associate warden James L’Etoile draws on years of experience inside a maximum security prison to share what he learned from direct contact with some of the most dangerous offenders. This session explores how serial killers think, what motivates them, and how writers can portray evil in a way that feels grounded, unsettling, and true to life.

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