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Robert Kenneth Ressler (February 15, 1937 – May 5, 2013) was an American FBI agent and author. He played a significant role in the psychological profiling of violent offenders in the 1970s and is often credited with coining the term " serial killer ", [2] though the term is a direct translation of the German term Serienmörder coined in 1930 ...
Apr 28, 2022 · Criminologist and author Robert K. Ressler developed the concept of psychologically profiling serial killers at the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit in the 1970s.
Jun 29, 2023 · Learn about Robert Ressler, the man who developed psychological profiling at the FBI Behavioural Science Unit and interviewed 36 serial killers. Discover his cases, books, and theories on organized and disorganized killers.
Dec 29, 2013 · Robert Ressler spent his career researching crimes that were tough to understand. He thought that by figuring out how — and why — violent criminals worked, he could help police...
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May 5, 2013 · Robert K. Ressler was a FBI agent and author. He coined the term "serial killer" and played a significant role in the psychological profiling of violent offenders in the 1970s. He served in the U.S. Army before joining the FBI in 1970.
Oct 19, 2021 · Robert Ressler was a real FBI agent who interviewed 36 serial killers to learn about their psychology and motivations. He helped develop the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program and inspired the Netflix show "Mindhunter".
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Oct 23, 2013 · The synopsis was pulled from a psychological assessment of Ted Bundy prepared by two FBI agents—Howard Teten and Robert Ressler—at the Bureau’s Training Academy.
