What have I found interesting in my study of crime stories?

... What have I found interesting in my study of crime stories? Criminals have been portrayed in many ways over the centuries. The oldest being Eve whom, it is said, introduced the source of all crime into the world... evil. Since then, criminals have in many shapes and forms. In Greek legends, the Gods themselves were, on occasions, perceived to be evil. War criminals such as Hitler and numerous Roman emperors are among the most notable historic figures. Many questions have been asked of these criminals, why do they commit crimes, what emotion can be so powerful to persuade a person to completely ignore their good side. Are criminals truly what we perceive them to be, or is it merely a false perception implanted in our gullible minds by numerous authors and scriptwriters. We shall see? In order to truly observe the criminal mind, one must first observe their motives. Since the 20th

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