Robert Ressler

FBI agent and criminal profiling pioneer

Robert Ressler - FBI agent and criminal profiling pioneer
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died

May 5th, 2013
12 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An FBI agent contributed significantly to the development of criminal profiling techniques. Worked on cases involving serial killers and helped establish the Behavioral Science Unit. Authored several books on criminal psychology, including 'Whoever Fights Monsters.' Participated in interviews with notorious criminals to understand their motivations and behaviors, which shaped modern criminal profiling.

Developed criminal profiling techniques

Helped establish the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit

Authored 'Whoever Fights Monsters'

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