The Serial Killer's Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland Hardcover Book

Description: The Serial Killer's Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland, Tracy Ullman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A psychological examination of the blurred line between victim and accomplice—and how a killer can be created Publisher Description Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr. was only fourteen when he first became entangled with serial rapist and murderer Dean Corll in 1971. Fellow Houston, Texas, teenager David Brooks had already been ensnared by the charming older man, bribed with cash to help lure boys to Corlls home. When Henley unwittingly entered the trap, Corll evidently sensed hed be of more use as a second accomplice than another victim. He baited Henley with the same deal hed given Brooks: $200 for each boy they could bring him. Henley didnt understand the full extent of what he had signed up for at first. But once he started, Corll convinced him that he had crossed the line of no return and had to not only procure boys but help kill them and dispose of the bodies, as well. When Henley first took a life, he lost his moral base. He felt doomed. By the time he was seventeen, hed helped with multiple murders and believed hed be killed, too. But on August 8, 1973, he picked up a gun and shot Corll. When he turned himself in, Henley showed police where he and Brooks had buried Corlls victims in mass graves. Twenty-eight bodies were recovered-most of them boys from Henleys neighborhood-making this the worst case of serial murder in America at the time. The case reveals gross failures in the way cops handled parents pleas to look for their missing sons and how law enforcement possibly protected a larger conspiracy. The Serial Killers Apprentice tells the story of Corll and his accomplices in its fullest form to date. It also explores the concept of "mur-dar" (the predators instinct for exploitable kids), current neuroscience about adolescent brain vulnerabilities, the role of compartmentalization, the dynamic of a murder apprenticeship, and how tales like Henleys can aid with early intervention. Despite his youth and cooperation, Henley went to trial and received six life sentences. Hes now sixty-five and has a sense of perspective about how adult predators can turn formerly good kids into criminals. Unexpectedly, hes willing to talk. This book is his warning and the story of the unspeakable evil and sorrow that befell Houston in the early 1970s. Author Biography Dr. Katherine Ramsland teaches forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. The author of 70 books, she has appeared as an expert on more than 250 crime documentaries, podcasts, and news shows. She was an executive producer of Murder House Flip and Confession of a Serial Killer and consulted for CSI, Bones, and The Alienist. Tracy Ullman is a documentary producer, director, and writer living in Chicago. She has produced dozens of non-fiction television programs for Discovery Networks, Oxygen, AETN Networks, and PBS. Her most recent production is a six-part limited documentary series about serial murderer John Wayne Gacy and the new discoveries made in his case for NBCs Peacock streaming service. Details ISBN 1613164955 ISBN-13 9781613164952 Title The Serial Killer's Apprentice Author Katherine Ramsland, Tracy Ullman Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 336 Publisher Penzler Publishers GE_Item_ID:159198588; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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