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Joanna Schaffhausen

Joanna Schaffhausen
Joanna Schaffhausen wields a mean scalpel, skills developed in her years studying neuroscience. She has a doctorate in psychology, which reflects her long-standing interest in the brain—how it develops and the many ways it can go wrong. Previously, she worked for ABC News, writing for programs such as World News Tonight, Good Morning America, and 20/20. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and daughter. Her latest book, Every Waking Hour, is now available from Minotaur Books.


A History of Serial Killers Who Went Quiet Before Being Caught

Dormant for years (or even decades), these infamous criminals were undone by new technology, old passions, or giant egos.

August 11, 2021  By Joanna Schaffhausen
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Dark Minds: How Crime Fiction Reveals the True Nature of Sociopaths

Charming, fearless, and manipulative sociopaths have always been with us, in fiction and in reality.

January 25, 2021  By Joanna Schaffhausen
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Four True Crime Cases Where DNA Evidence Yielded Unexpected Results

A brief look at some forensic, genetic puzzlers

February 12, 2020  By Joanna Schaffhausen
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