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Inside the psyche of a South African criminal
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Violent crime is a phenomenon that both horrifies and fascinates us. In Man or Monster, the perspectives of several experts, including psychologists, criminologists and their loved ones re presented and some even believe that, given the right circumstances, any one of us could become a monster. In this book scientific, as well as pseudo-scientific theories are considered. You will no doubt take a new look at the people around you.
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Carla van der Spuy is an established freelance journalist whose work has been published in numerous prominent magazines and newspapers over the years. Her articles focus on a variety of subjects from inspiration and real life drama to current affairs, humour and columns. She works as North West correspondent for two radio stations and is also involved in a website where Afrikaans journalists can sign up for online courses. Carla has received five merit awards from Caxton Magazines, including two merit awards for writer of the year.
In recent years she has published several books focusing on true crime, including titles Man or Monster, Farm murders, Blood on her hands and Battered, abused, shamed: Joey Haarhoff was my mother.
In recent years she has published several books focusing on true crime, including titles Man or Monster, Farm murders, Blood on her hands and Battered, abused, shamed: Joey Haarhoff was my mother.
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Introduction: Man or monster – how can we tell?
2. Women’s day in prison
3. The polygraph inquiry: Can monsters manipulate it? Do the guilty really get away with murder?
4. Facial analysis: What does a murderer look like?
5. Numerology: Is a monster hiding in your name and birth date?
6. Fingerprints: Do violent monsters have clubbed thumbs?
7. Sex criminals: My father put me up for sale
8. Prison brides: In love with a ‘monster’
9. Child molesters: The most hated monsters
10. Young ‘monsters’: What could turn your child into a murderer?
11. Child molestation: Was that the ‘monster’ behind the ‘Butcher’s Knife Murderess’?
12. Psychic mediums: Can they really ‘see’ the monsters?
13. Serial killers: ‘Pleasant’ monsters
14. House robbers, farm attackers and hijackers: Does an expert see sociopathic monsters when interviewing these criminals?
15. Violent criminals: Face to face with ‘monsters’
16. ‘Oom Oor’: ‘Monster’ or tired old man?
17. ‘One of us’: Man or monster?
2. Women’s day in prison
3. The polygraph inquiry: Can monsters manipulate it? Do the guilty really get away with murder?
4. Facial analysis: What does a murderer look like?
5. Numerology: Is a monster hiding in your name and birth date?
6. Fingerprints: Do violent monsters have clubbed thumbs?
7. Sex criminals: My father put me up for sale
8. Prison brides: In love with a ‘monster’
9. Child molesters: The most hated monsters
10. Young ‘monsters’: What could turn your child into a murderer?
11. Child molestation: Was that the ‘monster’ behind the ‘Butcher’s Knife Murderess’?
12. Psychic mediums: Can they really ‘see’ the monsters?
13. Serial killers: ‘Pleasant’ monsters
14. House robbers, farm attackers and hijackers: Does an expert see sociopathic monsters when interviewing these criminals?
15. Violent criminals: Face to face with ‘monsters’
16. ‘Oom Oor’: ‘Monster’ or tired old man?
17. ‘One of us’: Man or monster?
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“Carla van der Spuy succeeds to present violent crime in an alternative way. She maintains a perfect balance between the behaviour of the criminal that is detested, but which is also fascinating.” —Henk Swanepoel, clinical psychologist
