Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The making of an ordinary forensic psychologist -- Growing up dangerous : the warning signs -- Female predators : women who kill outside the family -- Until death do us part : women who kill their partners -- A little bit lethal : women who didn't mean to do it -- Rock-a-bye baby : murdeous mothers -- The taboo breakers : mothers who molest children -- The hidden curriculum : women teachers who sexually abuse students -- The other side of clergy abuse : brides of Christ fallen from grace -- Bad seeds : girls who molest and murder -- The path to prevention : why do girls and women become dangerous and what do we do about it?