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Award Recognition: First Place in the International Firebird Book Awards

We are pleased to announce that How Rampage Killers Interpret Their Worlds by Dr. S. Lee Funk has been recognized as a First Place Winner in the “Crime” category of the International Firebird Book Awards.

This prestigious recognition honors excellence in writing and storytelling across a broad range of genres, and celebrates authors whose work contributes meaningfully to public understanding and discourse.

Dr. Funk’s book offers a groundbreaking exploration of the inner narratives, cognitive patterns, and social interpretations that shape the worldview of rampage killers—bringing depth, evidence, and humanity to one of the most troubling phenomena of our time.

This recognition reinforces the growing impact of Dr. Funk’s research and writing in the fields of psychology, criminology, and social behavior.

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Dr. S. Lee Funk Wins 2025 Storytrade Book Award

Why Rampage Killers Emerge: Conditions and Characteristics by Dr. S. Lee Funk has been named a Winner of the 2025 Storytrade Book Awards in the True Crime category, recognized “for demonstrating exceptional literary craft, excellence, and innovation.” Published in 2024, the book examines the psychological, social, and cultural conditions that give rise to rampage killers, combining decades of criminological research with real-world insights. This recognition underscores Dr. Funk’s commitment to advancing public understanding of violence and its prevention and offers a timely resource for journalists, academics, policy makers, and the public.

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Media Interviews & Appearances

  • Authority Magazine
    “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became a Doctor”
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    Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association (MAPACA) Virtual Symposium – July 20, 2025
    Presentation: Why Rampage Killers Emerge and How They Interpret Their Worlds.
    The talk explored  how rampageous events transcend culture, with emphasis on psychological over sociological causation. 

 

 

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Traceable Evidence Blog Series

A growing series of thought pieces and analytical insights related to rampage and performative violence. Some of these originally appeared on LinkedIn and are now being added to the blog archive.

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