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Abstract: 

A subset of psychologically oriented social scientists has long endeavored to find clues in the life histories and psyches of violent and sadistic offenders to identify those at greatest risk for such conduct. Though the goal of preventing these individuals from acting on their violent compulsions is likely unattainable, identifying generally applicable risk factors would allow professionals to introduce therapeutic interventions. This literature review presents an annotated bibliography of the research discussing and assessing possible indicators for homicidal sex offenders.

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Affiliations:  1: University of Kansas School of Law Library.