NEW YORK—October 11, 2016—Morgan James’s new release, The Witness: Unfolding the Anatomy of a Killer by Wanda Draper, follows a series of death penalty cases in order to understand why the accused killed and how they got to that point.
True crime
television shows are extremely popular, especially given the high crime rate in today’s society. Everyone wants to know what makes someone kill another person. As a professional behavioral witness to murder trials, Dr. Draper has seen her share of inhumanity. She takes some of the most memorable court cases from her own career and shares them in The Witness. It is a work of nonfiction that reads like a novel. It is fast-paced, with quick dialogue and intriguing characters.
Dr. Draper explores how each convicted killer she discusses became who they are today. These people often started out as normal children, just like anyone else. Dr. Draper believes that all children have potential, but that it is unequal opportunity that causes some children to grow up to commit horrific crimes. She takes readers through the behavioral science behind this in a way that is easy to understand for those with no background in the field.
During the trials that Dr. Draper is a part of, the juries must decide the sentence given to the offenders. One major question raised by The Witness is the question of whether there is justice in the world. Is there any justice for the victims of murder? Is it more just to sentence a killer to the death penalty, or to life in prison with no parole? Dr. Draper offers no clear biases when it comes to morality, but instead lets readers form their own opinions based on the evidence she provides.
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About the Author:
Wanda Draper has over thirty years worth of experience in her field and has served as an expert witness in over one hundred capital murder cases. She set the standard for teaching behavioral science to physicians during their psychiatry residencies when she was professor emeritus of Human Development at Oklahoma University College of Medicine. When not working, Wanda enjoys gardening, spending time with her cats, and living in Texas Hill Country.
Collin Stutz graduated from Vassar College and the American Film Institute. He is a film development executive, screenplay writer, and recognized film historian. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America, West. Additionally, he has co-authored three editions of the officially authorized James Bond Encyclopedia
More About This Title:
The Witness: Unfolding the Anatomy of a Killer by Wanda Draper will be released by Morgan James Publishing on October 11, 2016. The Witness—ISBN 978-1630479015—has 252 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $19.95
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