Cannibal Killers The Impossible Monsters
Cannibal Killers: The Impossible Monsters by Moira Martingale, published by Robert Hale in 2008, delves into the chilling phenomenon of cannibalism, tracing its history back to the 16th century with the infamous Sawney Bean and his family, who reportedly consumed over 1,000 victims over 25 years. This edition, written in English and spanning 191 pages, examines how modern murderers, such as Fritz Haarmann and Jeffrey Dahmer, have continued similar practices, raising questions about the nature of these crimes.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of notorious figures in true crime, including Edward Gein and Andrei Chikatilo, alongside an investigation into the psychological and social factors that may contribute to such monstrous behavior. The book also addresses the complexities surrounding the sanity of these individuals, highlighting the often conflicting views of psychiatrists and legal professionals. With its focus on social science and anthropology, this work provides insight into the darker aspects of human nature and the historical context of cannibalistic acts.
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Moira Martingale traces the cannibalism phenomenon back to the 16th century to the notorious Sawney Bean who, together with his family, consumed more than 1,000 people over a period of 25 years. Modern murderers continue many of the same practices, including Fritz Haarmann–who would tear out young men’s throats to drink their blood, before selling their flesh for meat; Jeffrey Dahmer, the murderer of 17 young men whose dismembered body parts were found in his apartment; Edward Gein–the role model for Hitchcock’s Psycho–who after his mother’s death began killing and eating women; and Andrei Chikatilo, the Russian cannibal who has the dubious reputation of being the worst cannibal killer in recent history. These crimes, and others, are explored, together with speculation about how such monsters are made. Is there a clinical explanation for vampirism? And when it comes to deciding whether these people are sane or insane, why are psychiatrists and lawyers not always in agreement?
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