Psychopath (Crimescape Book 9)

Fr In the mids, the Cleveland, Ohio was the scene of some of the grisliest murders in American history. Frank Sweeney, a man who had clawed his way out of poverty and become a skilled and wealthy surgeon. The author, who is the best-selling author of After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, shows that she richly deserves kudos as one of the best writers of fact-based crime books in America today.

Aug 07, Laura rated it did not like it Shelves: Frank goes from being a respected surgeon to a serial killer in a matter of weeks. His drinking gets him suspended from performing any surgeries and he becomes bored and dissatisfied with his life. He becomes addicted to his power over these people's lives and the attention his actions gain. It becomes a game, to the extent that he hangs out with the cops and reporters working on his case.

This story is told by way of fictional journal entries. At first this was a very interesting take on events Frank goes from being a respected surgeon to a serial killer in a matter of weeks. At first this was a very interesting take on events and I was pretty into it. I started to lose interest when he started following his reporter and police friends on official business And then a cop who didn't even know him shows up, agrees to take him along while following up a lead and gives him a gun.

That was just so outside of the realm of possibilities that I decided I might just look up the actual facts of this case instead of finishing this. May 26, Brenda rated it really liked it Shelves: I found this book to be really interesting. It was written from the point of the killer and showed his way of thinking. Jul 19, Tanya Powell rated it it was amazing.

Very interesting stuff Couldn't put it down. Good read if nonfiction crime stories are your thing! Truly disturbing to see the thoughts of a killer in their own words. Feb 12, Kipp Poe rated it it was amazing. For years I have been following the Torso Killer of Cleveland and have read many articles and books on it and this is the first book that gives you a whole different view. I'm a big fan of True Crime books and there are many ways to approach them in writing style and this one was a first for me in the experience of reading.

Marilyn has spent years putting this case together with research and interviews. What the reader gets for all the hard work is a journal as if it was wrote by the killer hims For years I have been following the Torso Killer of Cleveland and have read many articles and books on it and this is the first book that gives you a whole different view. What the reader gets for all the hard work is a journal as if it was wrote by the killer himself.

Take a look into the mind of the killer from one of the biggest unsolved cases of all time. Plenty of facts that seemed to be covered up because of important people involved in the crimes. Sara Halvorsen rated it liked it Mar 08, Charlotte Rogers rated it it was amazing Mar 04, Anne D rated it really liked it Nov 28, Paula rated it liked it Apr 05, Jacquelyn Wright rated it did not like it May 04, Wesley rated it liked it Apr 06, Gerald Gibson rated it really liked it Mar 25, Bri Lynn rated it it was amazing Sep 11, Bill rated it really liked it Jun 05, Kathie Taylor rated it it was amazing Mar 09, Tamara rated it liked it Apr 16, Irene Howard rated it really liked it Apr 24, Stephanie rated it liked it Apr 07, Apr 04, Cheryl Pump rated it really liked it.

I found this book very gripping.

An instructor of forensic psychology and criminal justice at DeSales University, Ms. Ramsland delves deeply into the psychological make-up of her subject matter. She surpasses Geary by working the story from a small beginning to a shocking conclusion. She introduces us to the person in question starting with what appears to be a simple case of insurance fraud. From there, we are taken on whirlwind tour across the United States and into the heart of darkness.

If a studio were to do so, I would hope they follow the path taken in Ms. I only wish it were available in print. It is gripping, engrossing, and enthralling! May 10, Clarissa Draper rated it it was amazing. This is a non-fiction book that not only chronicles the life of one of the most psychopathic serial killers but also delves into why a person becomes that way. He enjoyed trying out methods of murder and watching his This is a non-fiction book that not only chronicles the life of one of the most psychopathic serial killers but also delves into why a person becomes that way.

May 12, Wendy rated it liked it Shelves: Chronicling the investigation and murder trial of H. Holmes, this short account delves into the mindset of a true psychopath. It focuses on and questions the implications of abnormal brain function as the cause of Holmes psychotic actions. Holmes was able to blend in with his surroundings and use his education and profession to build a facade in which he could perform horrid acts of murder and go unnoticed for far to long. Murder, Magic, and Madness at Chronicling the investigation and murder trial of H.

Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America sparked a renewed interest in this cold and calculated killer and this short account did a good job describing factual events surrounding his capture and trial. May 10, Debbie rated it liked it.

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Katherine Ramsland quickly tells the true story of H. Holmes, a serial killer in the s. Holmes was extremely gifted at deception and persuasion; so much so that it is incredible that Detective Geyer was able to piece together the actual facts, thus solving the mystery of the missing Pitezel children and the death of their father, Benjamin Pitezel. In fact, th Dr. In fact, the only murder admissible during the trial was the murder of Benjamin Pitezel, as his death was associated with the insurance fraud for which Holmes was initially charged.

In the end, though, Holmes is punished for his crime. Though this is a quick read, the story is full of detail. May 24, Joy rated it liked it. Ramsland tells the tale of H. Holmes, the serial killer who was able to work undetected in Chicago during the World's Fair. Holmes was actually caught because of a con he executed and the police gradually realized that they stumbled across a man who may be even more gruesome than the fictional Hannibal Lecter. Ramsland tells the story well, weaving scientific discoveries about the minds of psychopaths alongside the story of Holmes, whose tale was also told in Erik Larson's The Devil Dr.

Ramsland tells the story well, weaving scientific discoveries about the minds of psychopaths alongside the story of Holmes, whose tale was also told in Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City.

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I like that Holmes didn't feel the need to embellish the story, she simply laid out the facts in an easy to read narrative. Feb 07, Dee rated it liked it. This informative look at the life and deeds of H. Holmes is a quick piece which reads almost like an outline for a larger work. It seems designed as an introduction to the ideas of psychopathy, but at the same time, Dr.

Ramsland assumes that her audience is already at least cursorily familiar with the serial killer Holmes. I would have enjoyed a more in-depth discussion of the psychology behind psychopathy which is what I thought this book would be. As it is, Dr. Ramsland devotes only a singl This informative look at the life and deeds of H. Ramsland devotes only a single chapter to these ideas and that chapter feels like merely a footnote to the Holmes story.

I did enjoy this book, however, and I look forward to reading more of Dr. May 16, Ryan rated it liked it. This article espouses a theory that uses the case of HH Holmes as evidence. I use the term article because this reads like it comes out of a scientific journal and the author is a forensic and clinical psychologist.

Psychopaths know the difference between right and wrong, they just don't care, and HH Holmes is the classic example of a Psychopath. Holmes has a silver tongue which enables him to take advantage of others who trust his position as a doctor and thus it cost them their lives. Holmes m This article espouses a theory that uses the case of HH Holmes as evidence.

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Holmes murders for no other reason than enjoyment. If you don't know this story than read this article for that reason. Mar 24, Diane Lybbert rated it liked it. This book analyzes serial killer H. Holmes, who admitted to 27 murders but probably killed many more. He built a hotel with secret rooms, ducts to introduce poisonous gas into other rooms, and even his own custom furnace to cremate bodies. A doctor by trade, he stripped some of the skeletons and sold them to hospitals and medical schools as teaching aids.

Ramsland studies Holmes as a text-book psychopath, detailing his thought processes and actions. My biggest complaint is that the book is not This book analyzes serial killer H. My biggest complaint is that the book is not longer, giving more information on the ways a person develops into deeper psychopathic thought and behavior. Apr 03, Pris rated it it was amazing.

This short tract is a very good, succinct introduction to the minds of psychopaths, specifically concentrating on the criminal exploits of a particularly remorseless serial killer, H. I just wish this book was longer and went into more detail This short tract is a very good, succinct introduction to the minds of psychopaths, specifically concentrating on the criminal exploits of a particularly remorseless serial killer, H.

I just wish this book was longer and went into more detail about the criminal psychopathic mind. Jul 24, Jennifer Matwijec rated it liked it. I previously heard about H. Holmes on a t. So I thought it'd be interesting to read this book. Its not very long and it only took me a couple days to read it, but it was interesting and I liked how it had added photos to go along with it.

There were quite a bit if information that I hadn't previously learned, so I'm glad I got to read this. I gave it a 3 only because it was so short, but I did enjoy it and would recommend it. May 07, Arnab Das rated it liked it.

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This is quite an intriguing book. The author tries to delve into the mind of one of the most dreaded serial killers of all time, H H Holmes. A lot of research is going on regarding the changes in the brain in case of psychopaths, and there could well be an anatomical explanation for their actions. The final chapter leaves up with a moral dilemma. Without spoiling anything I would highly recommend going through this book.

A fast yet brilliantly interesting read. May 07, Katharina rated it did not like it Shelves: I had high hopes for Psychopath, but it read like a minimally researched online article. I wish that Ramsland would have given actual information about the minds of psychopaths, rather than simply stating that research had been conducted and that the minds of psychopaths differ from normal minds. I learned nothing new from this book though, to be fair, I have a degree in psychology besides a brief outline of a sick man's crimes.

May 10, Paula Vee rated it liked it. Worth the read however there was no new information for me as I have read other works about H H Holmes and extensively about psychopathy. More interesting for me than the subject of his crimes was the reaction of the public and the investigative methods used. Also the World's Fair and the impact of such a huge event in that time period. Jun 18, Rob rated it really liked it. A good concise story. It condensed a tale that had span quite some time and filtered out the most gruesome bits.

The book did an excellent job of focusing on the perp. Not his crimes as is so often the case. We will never get an answer as to why he commited his crimes but if the Psycopathy checklist had been available I'm sure he would have scored quite high. Jul 04, Michele rated it it was ok. Tells the story of H. Holmes, a serial killer around the turn of the century. The book gives little insight into psychopathology or serial killers as a whole and barely postulates the reasoning behind Holmes horrific acts.

This story was told far better and in a more entertaining fashion in The Devil in the White City. I'd recommend reading that instead!! Dec 05, Noel rated it liked it Shelves: A very quick look into the mind of a serial killer who haunted the Chicago streets at the turn of the 20th Century. Excellent follow up to Devil in the White City. I wish it had gone into further detail, however as a long article, or short book, it was very good.

I just gave it another read after having a discussion about this guy and not being able to remember the details. Nov 06, David rated it liked it Shelves: An overview of the career of 19th-century psychopath H. Holmes becomes an excuse to give an overview of the most recent research into the brain function of sociopaths.

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