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Natural Born Celebrities

Serial Killers in American Culture
Pages
336
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and John Wayne Gacy have become iconic figures in America. This book explores why society is so fascinated by these horrific individuals, examining how serial killers are lionized in popular culture. David Schmid provides a historical account of their fame, from H. H. Holmes to Aileen Wuornos, and analyzes their depiction in media and their impact on public consciousness.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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