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Just for You! -- True Crime for Psychology Fans

If you're curious about the psychology behind true mysteries and crimes, then these picks are just for you!

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  • The Indifferent Stars Above

    the Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party

    Brown, Daniel James, 1951-
    Dive into the harrowing true story of the Donner party in this carefully researched and chillingly related account from the perspective of one member.
    Book, 2010New York : Harper Perennial, 2010. — 978.0209 BROWN
  • Gator Country

    Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades

    Renner, Rebecca,
    Twining together the contemporary story of an undercover agent on the trail of alligator poachers and the historical story of an infamous Everglades poacher, this is a deep dive into the lives and stories of the people who coexist with toothy gators.
    Book, 2023New York : Flatiron Books, 2023. — 364.1628 RENNER
  • The Good Nurse

    a True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder

    Graeber, Charles,
    A darkly chilling look at one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. Nurse Charlie Cullen is the focus of this story, but it also examines the hospital bureaucracies that allowed him to continue killing despite red flags about his…
    Book, 2018New York : Twelve, 2018. — 364.152 GRAEBER
  • Unmasked

    My Life Solving America's Cold Cases

    Holes, Paul,
    A retired cold-case investigator, Holes recounts chilling cases with fascinating details as well as revealing his personal struggles as his career progressed in this interesting blend of memoir and true-crime.
    Book, 2022New York : Celadon Books, 2022. — 363.2509 HOLES
  • Dead Mountain

    the Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident

    Eichar, Donnie,
    Nine dead university students and an unsolved case are the center of this haunting investigation that tries to uncover a plausible explanation for their deaths.
    Book, 2014San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2014. — 796.522 EICHAR
  • A meticulously researched look at the hunt for the infamous San Francisco serial killer who sent coded letters to newspapers, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.
    DVD, 2007Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007. — DVD Z