By Brian Masters
ISBN-10: 1446428737
ISBN-13: 9781446428733
Publish yr note: First released in 1995
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On February ninth 1983 Dennis Nilsen was once arrested at his Muswell Hill domestic, after human is still have been pointed out because the reason behind blocked drains.
Within days he had confessed to 15 grotesque murders over a interval of 4 years. His sufferers, all younger gay males, had by no means been said lacking. Brian Masters, with Nilsen's complete cooperation, has produced a distinct learn of a serial killer's brain, revealing the worrying psychology of a mass assassin.
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Lots of programs, in school, at all grade levels. ” “Like if there were a place you could go and just talk about your problems, that would be great. Not formal or anything. ” “These kinds of discussion groups are great. You have to be able to talk about your problems. Billboards don’t do anything. ” “Show me REALITY. That gets through. Show a family breaking up or something. The networks are afraid to show that stuff on TV. ” “Don’t hang with a bad crowd. ” Notes: From the comments, this group appeared to have personal experience with drug use.
It’s cool in some families to smoke a joint every once in a while. Or they get their kids to sell them. ” “Everyone does it. ” 2. Why shouldn’t people do drugs? ” “It ruins your body. ” “My mom would kill me. She’d be so embarrassed and upset. ” “It’s a waste of time. ” 3. What would help people not do drugs? “Lots of programs, in school, at all grade levels. ” “Like if there were a place you could go and just talk about your problems, that would be great. Not formal or anything. ” “These kinds of discussion groups are great.