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- Publisher
- SAGE
- Copyright
- © 2018 American Sociological Association
- ISSN
- 1536-5042
- eISSN
- 1537-6052
- DOI
- 10.1177/1536504218776961
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
How do serial killers get away with murder? For years, law enforcement, true crime writers, and journalists have portrayed serial killers as criminal masterminds. But, a closer look at serial homicide cases reveals a different story: Serial killers are opportunists who target marginalized and vulnerable populations. Specifically, they target street sex workers, who become “easy prey” because of their precarious legal status.
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Published: May 1, 2018