Cold Cases and Serial Killers (Part Two)

NIJ Social Science Analyst Eric Martin discusses why the number of serial killers is declining and the factors that deter people from this type of violent offense. He also shares insight into whether society is experiencing an evolution away from serial killing and how NIJ continues to support research in this area.

Mark Greene, the Division Director of the Technology and Standards Division at NIJ, and Lucas Zarwell, the Office Director of NIJ’s Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences, co-host this conversation about serial killers. Read the transcript.

Listen to Part One.

Reading and Resources from NIJ

• Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases | Article
• Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes | Article
• NamUs database

Other Resources

• Serial Killer Connects Through Cold Cases | Academy of Forensic Nursing podcast
• Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
• Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA | BJA program