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Scott Bonn Returns to Strange Frequencies: Jack the Ripper From the Criminologist’s Point of View

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  Marking the 125th Anniversary of the reign of terror in London of the infamous Jack the Ripper, host Jason Korbus of Strange Frequencies will be probing for answers from Dr. Scott Bonn, criminologist and Drew University Professor. Why were the victims chosen? What do the murders themselves reveal about the killer? Are we close to finding out Jack the Ripper’s real identity? There’s a proliferation of public sites espousing the various theories and suspects about the murders of Jack the Ripper and many self-professed “Ripperologists,” but Dr. Bonn’s theory is based on his knowledge and research as a leading criminologist and the known facts. Strange Frequencies will delve into the details the of Jack the Ripper crimes on Sunday, May 5th at 4pm Eastern, bringing yet another professional viewpoint to the 125 year old mystery. To listen to the show live and join in the interactive chat room CLICK HERE  A criminologist examines the variety of criminal motivations and the often complex patterns of criminal patterns, frequently with policy implications. Criminologists examine psychological and biological …

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Margaret McLean’s “It’s A Crime” Talks with Doc Bonn About Our Fascination With Serial Killers

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  Why do we love to hate serial killers? What is it about their heinous crimes and criminal behaviors that have us reading, watching and discussing them? Listen LIVE Saturday December 22 as Dr. Scott Bonn and Margaret McLean discuss the public’s fascination with crime, serial killers and mass murder. Dr. Scott Bonn’s research for his upcoming book, Monster Dearest: Our Fascination with Serial Killers, will explain in detail. To listen LIVE at 1-2 Pacific, 4-5 Eastern CLICK HERE Teaching criminology and sociology, and analyzing cases on popular radio and television shows, Doc Bonn’s experience in the study of the criminal mind, crimes against the state, and especially serial killers, will bring a lively view of crime to listeners. Learn the difference between serial killers, spree killers, and mass murders. In the wake of the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut and the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado this year, the public is stunned and numbed by the crimes. Media reporting has been criticized and delivering ongoing news about every minute detail of the crimes and the shooters. …

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Dr. Scott Bonn Begins Regular Appearances on The Dr. Laurie Roth Show

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Dr. Scott Bonn, our resident media analyst specializing in stories about crime and the criminal mind, will be appearing as a regular guest on the nationally syndicated radio show with Dr. Laurie Roth Wednesday, December 19, Doc Bonn will begin the first of a series of guest appearances on The Dr. Laurie Roth Show airing from 8-9pm Pacific, 11-12am Eastern time. To listen to the show LIVE or later to the podcast: CLICK HERE Using his expertise and research Dr. Scott Bonn will bring listeners common sense information about the recent mass murders in Aurora, CO and Newtown, CT.  Taking a look at the historical facts of mass murderers, and using the information from his extensive research into serial killers and mass murderers, he can give the public a better picture of where to begin to understand the mindset of these mass murders. Laurie Roth and “Doc Bonn” will discuss the media’s role in distorting the truth, reporting mis-information and how the race to be first to report creates a frenzy for public viewers when …