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How Robert Ressler Changed the Way We Catch Serial Killers

How Robert Ressler Changed the Way We Catch Serial Killers

We all know the term "serial killer," but did you know it wasn’t always part of our vocabulary? Meet Robert Ressler, the man who not only coined the term but also revolutionized criminal profiling as we know it today. In this episode, we’ll take you through Ressler’s journey—from his Chicago childhood, where he crossed paths with notorious killer John Wayne Gacy, to his groundbreaking work with the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. We’ll explore his chilling encounters with some of the most infamous serial killers in history and how his…

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