This book takes readers into the mind of the criminal, exploring fact and fiction of who these people are, why they commit their atrocities, how they choose their victims, and how the police catch them. Includes sections on infamous criminals, psychological differences between killers, terrorism, psychological profiling and more. Malicious Intent is a guide aimed at writers (both fiction and nonfiction) that delves into criminal psychology and the behavioral patterns of various offenders. Sean P. Mactire explores historical and contemporary criminals, examining why and how they commit violent acts, how they select victims, and how law enforcement develops psychological profiling (?psychological mug shots?). Topics include serial killers, rape, terrorism, and other violent crime categories, alongside real-life examples and a survey of criminal history. The book also covers the evolution of law enforcement strategies?from ancient times to modern profiling techniques?providing writers with factual insight to create realistic criminal characters