Serial Killers and the Aftermath (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781983402869)

Rosemary J. Erickson, Ph.D. grew up on a farm in South Dakota and went on to become a nationally renowned expert witness on violent crime. She received a B.A. in psychology at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She later received her M.A. in Sociology at San Diego State University, and then her Ph.D. in Sociology: Justice at the American University in Washington, D. C. She has taught at the American University and San Diego State University. She has also consulted and trained corporations and government agencies worldwide in crime prevention and written other books on crime and its causes. Prairie Patriarch: A Farmer's Daughter Becomes an Expert Witness on Violent Crime was written by Dr. Erickson some years ago. It was only recently published to provide the backdrop for this book. Prairie Patriarch is about Dr. Erickson's "roots" and the part her father, mother, and rural upbringing brought about in developing her character, values, determination, and interest in researching and testifying about violent crime. Because this book is written by a sociologist, it is believed to be suitable as a supplementary text for the sociology, criminology, law enforcement, or law student interested in crime and the criminal justice system, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a female expert witness on violent crime. Other Books by Rosemary J. Erickson, Ph.D. -Paroled but Not Free, Human Sciences Press, Behavioral Publications: NY. 1973. -Armed Robbers and Their Crimes, Athena Research Corporation: Seattle, WA. 1996.. -The Use of Social Science Data in Supreme Court Decisions, University of Illinois Press: Chicago. 1998. -Prairie Patriarch: A Farmers Daughter Becomes an Expert Witness on Violent Crime. Amazon.com/createspace.com, 2017. -Related Chapter in a Book: "Target Selection by Criminal Groups and Gang's" in Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology by Stephen J. Morewitz and Mark L. Goldstein. Springer Publication: NY, 2014. Athena's website, which includes Dr. Erickson's vita, is at www.AthenaResearch.com. Dr. Erickson's author website can be found at www.RosemaryJErickson.com