Uncovering the Traumas and Tragedies Behind Mass Murders

Mass killings have become an increasingly common occurrence in the United States and it is imperative that we understand why. In “The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why,” Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D. Delves deeply into the psychology of mass murder, examining six case histories and exploring the ways in which our dysfunctional culture and families have contributed to the rise of such tragedies.

“The Mass Killer” is a comprehensive examination of six mass murderers, including Adam Lanza, Stephen Paddock, Seung-Hui Cho, James Oliver Huberty, George Hennard and Salvador Ramos. Through each of these cases, Schoenewolf illuminates the traumas, tragedies and psychological issues that led to the killings. He argues that the accessibility of guns is not the only reason people kill masses of people—that the problem is rooted in our dysfunctional society, which is increasingly anti-male and creates an environment where violence is all too common.

Schoenewolf’s book is a crucial contribution to the field of psychology and understanding the motivations behind mass killings. He urges readers to recognize that we have a sick society in America and that this sick society is producing increasing mass killings. He calls for the need to restore our culture and families and the need to take note of this before it is too late.

“The Mass Killer” is a gripping read, and one that will undoubtedly shed light on a topic that is seldom discussed and often misunderstood. It is a timely reminder of the importance of understanding the psychological origins of mass killings and of doing what needs to be done to stem the tide of such tragedies.

Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who has written numerous books on psychology and human behavior. He is a professor of psychology at the City University of New York and a member of the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association. “The Mass Killer” is his latest book and a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of mass murder.

“The Mass Killer: Six Case Histories That Tell Us Why” is now available at Barnes & Noble
Author: Gerald Schoenewolf
Publisher: Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: (August 1, 2023)
Genre: Non-Fiction – Religion/Cultural/Social Issues
Ebook ASIN: B0C5JXYMSK

About the Author

Gerald Schoenewolf is a New York State licensed psychoanalyst, an adjunct professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, an author of 20 books, an award-winning screenwriter and a filmmaker. He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, a small town where everybody spoke German, and he came to New York at the age of 19. He has worked in New York ever since.

His books include 13 works on psychology and psychoanalysis as well as four novels and a book of poems and drawings. His book, “Jennifer and Her Selves,” was a top paperback seller in its first edition by Dell. His screenplays have won first prize in film festivals in the USA and the UK, and have been in the finals of several other festivals. He produced and directed two of his screenplays, “Therapy,” and “Brooklyn Nights.”

He lives in the Pennsylvania Poconos with his wife, Julia, and his parrot, Max.

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