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“Dr. Benjamin Spock, who worked in a veterans’ hospital dealing with emotional illnesses during World War II, commented at the time that there was a pronounced cross-sex problem in dealing with psychopathic personalities. The male psychopaths had no difficulty in bewitching female staff members, while the male staff picked up on them rapidly. The female psychopaths could fool the male staff but not the women.”

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The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story

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Ann Rule
Ann Rule

Ann Rule was an American crime writer renowned for her intricate psychological portrayals and in-depth analysis of criminal cases. Her works, based on real-life incidents, blend rich criminal psychology knowledge, making them highly appealing to readers. more

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