Is also in my blog, it's not in great details, because a lot of particular information in determining, and catching, can't be divulged for obvious reasons, but it should give basic information to be able to create character's when writing.
There's also many resources on line, where you can see the comprehensive history on how many notorious, and many unknown serial killers operated, and were captured. Google 'Crime Library' for extensive information. It's an excellent resource.
exactly. FBI database is the best I still carry the 180 page report given out in class on sex based crimes, including serial killers. Dry, but fascinating, reading.
Violent Crime Scene Investigation was the first class. The remainder comes from being in the field. There's certain information available to the right people in Quantico, but it can't be accessed by people outside of law enforcement-and that's limited also.