FBI Profiling of SERIAL KILLERS: 3 Notorious Cases

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In 1972, the FBI established the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU). The unit’s goal was straightforward. It wanted to develop law enforcement techniques, procedures and tactics that focused on the psychology and behavior of violent criminals.

To that end, two men in particular—FBI agents Bob Ressler and John Douglas—were pioneers in developing psychological profiles for the most violent of criminals. These trailblazers played a vital role in developing moder...