Disturbed: Terrorist Behavioral Profiles is the first book of its kind. Written by world renowned criminal profiler, Dr. Deborah Schurman-Kauflin, Disturbed leads the reader through the minds and behaviors of terrorists. Drawing from a life spent studying serial killers, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin now explores the creation of terrorists, what leads them to become extreme, and how they conduct their attacks.

Disturbed provides a unique overview of how groups such as al-Qaeda, the IRA, the FARC, Hezbollah, Hamas, al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, Aum Shinrikyo and many other organizations emerged. Chapters are devoted to terror conditioning, societal support, recruitment, infiltration, sexual components, attack reconnaissance, stalking, practicing, the attack itself, and post crime behaviors.

After a three year study of terrorists' lives and backgrounds, the Doctor has created brand new psychological and behavioral terrorist profiles. From their early backgrounds, through their twisted attacks, Disturbed guides the reader into the world of terrorism, providing a chilling look at the childhoods of the world's most cunning predators. Harrowing stories of blood-filled attacks and sexual perversions are reviewed as the book enters life through the eyes of the terrorists. Even small behavioral nuances are revealed to show how recruits are drawn to terror organizations.

Every terrorist group has leaders, followers, and pivots, and the Doctor reviews each type in detail. She even created new profiles of female and child terrorists. From this research, the Doctor shows how to stop terrorists by presenting who becomes a terrorist and why. Dr. Schurman-Kauflin painstakingly details every juncture of the terror cycle, showing counterterrorism units and security professionals what to look for before, during, and after an attack. From the words of the "freedom fighters" themselves, the Doctor has created a graphic analysis of the world's most dangerous villains. Disturbed is mandatory reading for Military, Government, Homeland Security, and everyone interested in how to stop terrorists.

Dr. Deborah Schurman-Kauflin has profiled numerous cases of serial murders and terrorism for police. She has trained over 2000 FBI agents and homicide detectives, and has consulted to elected officials and members of the U.S. Military. Her research was featured in the October 2006 U.S. Congressional Report "A Line in the Sand: Confronting the Threat at the Southwest Border." She is the author of two other profiling books: "The New Predator" in 2000 and "Vulture" in 2005.

 

Timothy G. White  -  U.S. State Department - January 2009

"Disturbed: Terrorist behavioral Profiles is a very readable and informative book on the results of a three year study accomplished by the author. It is a book that should be required reading for Law Enforcement/Security, Intelligence, Counter-Intelligence personnel in addition to policy/law makers.

For Law Enforcement and Security personnel it provides behavioral indicators that could provide probable cause to further investigate people who could possibly be members of a terrorist cell. For Intelligence personnel it provides behavioral indicators of not only possible terrorist group members but also those group members that may be looking for a way out of the group. For Counter-Intelligence personnel it provides behavioral indicators of possible terrorist group members who have successfully infiltrated an intelligence, security/law enforcement or other organization. Perhaps most importantly for policy/law makers it provides a window into the thought process of not only the terrorist group itself but also the numerous different types of group members and sympathizing people and groups that the author argues are not outside the group but actually members of the group. This would provide the individual policy/law maker the required information to make informed decisions on not only organizational policy but also law thus providing the Law Enforcement/Security, Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence personnel the appropriate tools to fight the enemy.

The author diligently backs all of her assertions with case studies to prove her point. For those personnel who have been in the terrorism field (both Anti and Counter) for some time (I've been in the field for well over ten years fifteen to varying degrees) there will be some information they may not have heard before especially on where some of these groups are located (such as training camps in Mexico). They will in most cases also agree with most if not all of what conclusions she has come to. What she did is actually prove through her study what most people in the field already knew. Now it's been proven intellectually making it more difficult for those who argue against actions that are necessary to fight the enemy. It also allows for the open identification of those sympathizers/group members who have already successfully infiltrated the government. The author includes chapters on several specific subjects such as: Profiling, Terror Group Origins and Recruitment, The Group Joining Process, Islam, Children Terrorists, Female Terrorists, What Happens During An Attack and more. Some of these chapters are covered somewhat lightly as they could be books unto themselves but she gives a pretty good overview on most of the subjects. The author also conducts a seminar on this subject and a ten week online course available at http://www.drdsk.com/ which I'm sure would be very informative."

David J. Moore, Ret, USAF, Security Manager
Security Analyst Sr. - Intelligence
December 2008

"Disturbed Terrorist Behavioral Profiles, is a must read. This book shows Pre and Post behavior indicators, with invaluable insight into terrorist minds. The increasing murder, mayhem of today's terrorist is not like a television set you can just turn off and on when you wish. In order to effectively fight terrorism you must first completely understand your own strengths and weaknesses. A key to this is the behavioral profiles outlined in this book. A national warrior and founder of Modern Warrior©, Philip Messina, has stated many times before and I quote; "Between you and your enemy lies a space, before you can conquer your enemy, you must first conquer the space!"

This riveting book when applied - will do just that and give you tools and resources to navigate and understand the terrorist mindset before he or she strikes again. Needed insight into and walk through the terrorist minefield of murder and violent acts - with far too many innocent victims left in its wake."

 

Chapter 1 - Beslan: Blood. Gore. Mayhem. 11

The Beslan Attack. 11
Chechen History. 12
The Takeover. 15
Serial Crimes of Opportunity. 18
The Beslan Escalation. 21

Chapter 2 - Profiling: Evidence, Motive, Suspect. 27

Why Profiling Works. 27
How Profiling Works. 29
Case Number One. 30
Case Number Two. 32
Does Profiling Work?. 34

Chapter 3 - Origins of Terror Groups & Recruitment. 39

Identity: Evolution of Cultural Identity Clashes. 40
Immigration/Influence & Imperialism. 42
Power: Subjugation. 44
The Disaffected: 46
Terrorism: 50
Comparing Serial Killer to Terrorist. 54
Attacking Democracies. 56

Chapter 4 - Terrorist Power Structure. 59

Terror Cells. 59
Musical Identities. 63
The Hamburg Cell 65
Sample Terror Attacks 2000 - 2008. 69

Chapter 5 - Background of Terrorists vs. Serial Killers. 89

Introduction. 89
Glory to the Martyr. 90
Physiology of Terrorism.. 91
Other Rewards. 94
Recruitment. 95
Outside Factors in Recruitment. 101
    Joining Out of Fear. 101
    Prison Recruitment. 102
    Supremacy. 102
    Justifying the Unjustifiable. 102

Chapter 6 - Societal Support & Recruiting in the West. 105

Societal Support. 105
    Buying Good Will 106
    Apathy. 107
    Support the Group or Die. 108
Recruiting in the West: The Lure of Radical Islamic Terror & Societal Support 109

Chapter 7 - Sexual Homicide & Terror Groups. 117

Overview.. 117
Sexual Homicide & Terrorism.. 119
Provisional IRA.. 121
Tamil Tigers LTTE. 123
Radical Islam.. 124
PLA.. 126
FARC. 128
Aum Shinrikyo: 131
Conclusion. 131

Chapter 8 - Islam.. 133

Muhammad's Development. 133
Muhammad's Transition. 134
Muslim Power. 137
Violence. 139
Islam's Internal Conflict. 142
Islam: Shia/Sunni Differences. 144

Chapter 9 - Hezbollah & The U.S. 147

More Threats South of the U.S. Border. 151

Chapter 10 - VULTURE & Progression. 155

V = VIOLENT. 156
U = UNINHIBITED.. 158
L = LIARS. 159
T = TALKERS. 159
U = UNFEELING.. 160
R = RUTHLESS. 160
E = EMPTY. 160
Fantasy & Progression. 162

Chapter 11 - Terror Group Analysis. 167

Aum Shinrikyo. 167
    Asahara's Background. 168
    The Beginning of Aum.. 169
    Aum's Weapons. 171
Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). 173
    The Jewish State. 174
    Dividing Palestine. 175
    Fighting Begins. 177
    Overreaching. 179
Tamil Tigers LTTE: The Most Active Terror Group. 182
    Ancient History. 182
    Problems Begin. 183
    Terror Begins. 185
    LTTE Leader. 186
al Qaeda: Ayman al -Zawahiri 187
    Increased Involvement and Radicalization. 190
    Al-Qaeda. 191
IRA.. 192
    History. 192
    Genocide. 193
    Leader. 195
Terror Group Psychology Summary. 198

Chapter 12 - Typologies. 199

Leaders. 200
Leader Behavioral Characteristics. 211
Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's Leader Profiles. 214
Followers. 216
    Extreme Mental Illness. 217
    A Step Forward. 221
    Follower Characteristics. 225
Angry Followers. 227
Bored Followers. 231
Skilled (Pivots). 232
Follower Profiles. 236
Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's Follower Profiles. 239
Illegal Enterprises & Followers. 240

Chapter 13 - Joining The Group. 243

The Joining Process. 243
Obey or else. 243
Training Camp. 245
Stalking and Questioning. 248
Practice. 249
Follower Questioning. 250
Conclusion. 252

Chapter 14 - Children Terrorists. 253

Media. 255
Sports. 256
Adult vs. Child Terrorist. 259

Chapter 15 - Female Terrorists. 265

Female Patterns. 267
Handlers. 267
Power for Women. 269
    Non-Fundamentalist. 269
    Fundamentalist. 271
Purpose. 274
Examples and Backgrounds. 275
Types of Women. 281
    The Marginalized. 282
    The Educated. 284
    The Captured. 287
    The Warriors. 288
    The Assassins. 291
Propaganda (Using Women). 293
Trends. 294
Conclusion. 296

Chapter 16 - The Attack. 297

Behaviors. 298
Terrorists Who Turn. 303
Rouses. 305
'Harmless' Perpetrators. 308
Nuclear. 314

Chapter 17 - Conclusion. 319

Summary. 322

Chapter 18 - References. 325

Chapter 19 - Index. 355

Chapter 20 - About The Author. 363

 

Vulture explores the minds and crimes of sadistic serial predators. After examining her own cases, studying dozens of solved cases, researching the killers' lives, and interviewing the killers, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin created new profiles of sadistic killers. Vulture provides a comprehensive, fascinating new look into the minds and crimes of sadists.

The book includes Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's analysis of the BTK serial killer, a profile which BTK renamed "Hits" and sent to police prior to his capture.

In chilling detail, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin takes you through sadistic crimes around the world. Gruesome and horrifying cases are analyzed. The profiling process and the mindsets of these killers are presented. Finally, from the mouths of the killers come the most frightening thoughts and details.

Cmdr. Vernon J. Geberth, M.S, M.P.S.
Author of Practical Homicide Investigation

"Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's new book VULTURE is a comprehensive and meticulous treatise prepared by an experienced criminal profiler. In my opinion, Deborah paid her dues in time and effort as she attempted to gain the expertise that she now shares with her readers. The book begins with an overview of criminal profiling and then introduces the reader to the definitive term "VULTURE" and how this concept can be applied to the sadistic serial killers the author portrays within the book. Dr. Schurman-Kauflin presents five specific typologies of killers within the book and then provides the reader with definition "keys" and tables listing their particular traits.

"I have known Deborah for many years and have encouraged and supported her individual efforts to attain professional credibility within this field. This book will certainly compliment her first work, The New Predator, in which Deborah detailed the first ever in-depth interviews and profiles of female serial killers."

Officer Matthew Snyder
Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

"This book is an excellent source for Law Enforcement. Dr. Schurman-Kauflin gives insight into the minds of the VULTURES of the world. She sums up the research in the area of serial killers, and gives Law Enforcement the tools to begin profiling their own cases."

Detective Tim Ashley
Criminal Investigations Division
Lawrencville Police Departemnt, Georgi

"The facts and information in 'Vulture' reflect Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's years of research and painstaking attention to detail. Her determination and drive is in every page."

 

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A must have book for detectives and students of multiple murder. This is a first-ever look into the minds and crimes of female multiple murderers based on Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's one-on-one interviews with the killers themselves and a three year background study. Included are profiles, crime scene characteristics, and the fantasies and thoughts of these most unusual killers. This is a first of its kind book based on face-to-face interviews with women serial killers.

• Number of Pages: 235
• ISBN: 1-892941-58-9
• Publisher: Algora Publishing
• Year: 2000

"I never understood my capacity for compassion until I started killing"
A female convicted of 5 murders

Profiles women who kill, and their crime scenes.

Highlights differences between male and female murders, contrasts mass murder and serial killing.

Describes childhood warning signs that may be predictive of later violent behavior.

Gives an authoritative step-by-step guide for professionals investigating equivocal death cases

Offers suggestions on how to interview female offenders.

 

Editorial Review From Publishers Weekly
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

"Studies of multiple murderers have until now focused mainly on male perpetrators. Schurman-Kauflin, founder of the Violent Crimes Institute, LLC and a profiler, tries to remedy the imbalance by offering a disturbing look, based on personal interviews, at seven women who have committed multiple murders. Addressing her colleagues in the fields of forensic pathology and law enforcement, Schurman-Kauflin establishes a sense of urgency, noting that while females represent a small percentage of all multiple murderers in the U.S., their numbers have increased in the second half of the 20th century, to an estimated 26 over the past 30 years. Clinical, painstakingly detailed and heartwrenchingly ugly, the book points out such commonalities among these women as early parental abandonment or abuse and financial instability. Murderous women tend to gravitate toward typically female roles or occupations like nursing and babysitting, and also to stripping and prostitution. They are older than their male counterparts and seem the least likely villain in any given situation (enabling them to kill over a longer period of time), target victims who are available and defenseless (e.g., small children and the elderly), prefer to use "hands-off" methods of killing (poisoning, smothering) and are meticulous about leaving the crime scene free of material evidence. Schurman-Kauflin volunteers professionals a starting point, based on "exploratory research," for identifying and capturing female serial killers, because "though it may sound dismal, no amount of therapy will stop a multiple murderer who has killed from killing again." (Jan.)Forecast: Schurman-Kauflin's information may be of interest to the general public and may get some media attention, but the clinical tone of the writing clearly directs this book to her fellow forensic psychologists and others involved in crime prevention."

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