§ 540B. Investigation of serial killings
(a)
In General.—
The Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation may investigate serial killings in violation of the laws of a State or political subdivision, if such investigation is requested by the head of a law enforcement agency with investigative or prosecutorial jurisdiction over the offense.
(b)
Definitions.—
In this section:
(1)
Killing.—
The term “killing” means conduct that would constitute an offense under section
1111 of title
18, United States Code, if Federal jurisdiction existed.