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signature killers  

Definition

  • Crime Scene Calling Cards A signature is defined as the name of a person as written by himself or herself: a distinctive mark or characteristic indicating identity. Signatures are not solely the purview of murderers but are also often used by serial rapists and stalkers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Signature Killers]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LM9PH7FJ-R

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