About the Author

Michael Newton is a professional writer who has published more than 140 books. He has written primarily about crime, with a specialization in serial murder. His books for Facts on File/Checkmark Books include The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: The Encyclopedia of High-Tech Crime and Crime-Fighting; The Encyclopedia of Kidnappings; The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers; and The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes. He lives in Nashville, TN.

Reviews

Covers hundreds of serial murder cases from early history to the present, among them Jack the Ripper, the Green River Killer, Robert Lee Yates, and Aileen Wuornos. A good starting point for those needing basic information. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.