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The Misbegotten Son

by Jack Olsen · 1993

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The bestselling author of Predator and Doc dissects the shattering life of a charming, ruthless, and twice-convicted serial killer. Olsen delves into the psychology of Arthur Shawcross, who had characteristics of a pedophile, paraphile, misogynist, necrophile, and philanderer, yet still managed to charm a release out of a parole board.

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murdermurderMore like thisLess of this
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New York StateNew York StateMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 592 pages

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