Unlike the socially challenged “Tooth Fairy” in the film Red Dragon, real-life serial killers are not isolated monsters. Frequently, they do not appear to be strange or stand out from the public in any meaningful way. Many serial killers are able to hide in plain sight for extended periods of time. Those who successfully blend in are typically also employed, have families … [Read more...] about Serial Killer Myth: They’re Dysfunctional Loners
Archives for July 2014
Alphonse Al Capone, “Scarface”
Alphonse Capone grew up in the Brooklyn slums and was thrown out of school in the sixth grade for attacking his teacher. While working as a bouncer at the Harvard Inn for Frankie Yale, then head of the Unione Siciliane, Capone cracked many a drunk's skull and was himself cut across the cheek, thus acquiring the nickname "Scarface". By 1919, Capone was suspected of two … [Read more...] about Alphonse Al Capone, “Scarface”
Increasing rates of Premature Death, conviction for a Violent Crime in people with Schizophrenia
New research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, shows that rates of adverse outcomes, including premature death and violent crime, in people with schizophrenia are increasing, compared to the general population. The results come from a unique study, led by Dr Seena Fazel, at Oxford University, UK, which analyses long-term adverse outcomes -- including conviction … [Read more...] about Increasing rates of Premature Death, conviction for a Violent Crime in people with Schizophrenia
Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry Techniques used by Forensic Science (VIDEO)
Lie Detection During Interviews: How to Do it Right
I am often asked about the most effective strategies for discerning if someone is lying. It seems to be a topic of keen interest and of late, one stimulated by the show “Lie To Me.” Those of you who frequently read my blogs here on Psychology Today know that I feel it is important to share the science behind nonverbal communications, including what we know about detecting … [Read more...] about Lie Detection During Interviews: How to Do it Right
