Stephen Jakobi Books

Focussing on four female serial killers, Stephen Jakobi unearths their grisly histories in forensic detail.

The book provides a forensic examination of Amelia Dyer, a notorious serial killer in Victorian England, who is believed to have murdered up to 400 infants. It delves into the societal conditions that facilitated her actions, including the desperate circumstances of women during this era. Motivated by financial gain and influenced by a cult-like belief system, Dyer exploited the lack of effective birth control and societal pressures. The narrative draws on extensive trial records and contemporary accounts, highlighting the failures of law enforcement that allowed her to evade capture for decades.