Robert Ressler
FBI agent and criminal profiling pioneer
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
May 5th, 2013
11 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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