It began, as it often does, with a photograph. Not the infamous one, not a mugshot, but a softer version. A face neither hardened nor at peace. A stillness that made me pause.

They’ve taught us to look away. Or worse: to look only when it’s monstrous enough to make headlines. And when it comes to Dahmer, there is no shortage of monstrous. But I am not interested in monsters. I study people.

In the creation of 'Elina’s Casebook,' I often find myself drawn to cases that stir a visceral reaction within me, guided by a combination of gut feeling and the emotional weight they carry. Delving into the complexities of criminal minds, particularly serial killers, has always been a cornerstone of my academic and professional journey.