Serial Killer Research Paper
It cannot be denied that the serial killer kills. Killing combines a variety of meanings. A mere slip of the hand on the steering wheel can turn a normal person into a killer; and it is likely that a second such happening could turn an otherwise normal person into a serial killer. However, murder is the willful and unlawful killing of one human being, by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, attempted murder, and justifiable homicide. Murder can be divided into two categories. The second category is the "for gain" type of murder, which is done mainly by serial killers.
In the early 19th century, civilization stopped looking at the Devil for the cause of evil in the world. Instead, scientists began to search …show more content…
The type of abuse ranges from sexual, to physical, to neglect to emotional. Some of the abuse may be obvious, but many are not easily identified. Its not understood why some children deal with abuse better than others, but the abuse will leave an impression which will alter their lives forever.
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He is very often the last person his neighbors or friends would think is a serial killer. Even those who are "different" than most people are capable of appearing normal enough to not be considered a serial killer at first. Formative years may play a role in the molding of a serial killer, but they cannot be the sole reason in every case. Many killers blame their families for their behavior, seeking sympathy. In true psychopathic fashion, serial killers are blaming someone else for their actions. We must look at other components to see what pushes a serial killer over the edge. It is important to understand the pre-crime stress of a suspected offender so that the investigator or profiler can understand the psychology of the offender. By understanding the psychology, a possible motive may be
In the early 19th century, civilization stopped looking at the Devil for the cause of evil in the world. Instead, scientists began to search …show more content…
The type of abuse ranges from sexual, to physical, to neglect to emotional. Some of the abuse may be obvious, but many are not easily identified. Its not understood why some children deal with abuse better than others, but the abuse will leave an impression which will alter their lives forever.
Adoption is a potential contribution to a killer 's motivation, because it creates two questions. The first one is that the biological parents may have left their child with abnormal genes. Finding out that one is adopted may also threaten a sense of identity in their youth, and make the child fantasize about his true parents, whether good or bad. Their sense of rejection has profound consequences, and if the child meets the biological parent and is brushed off, the damage is …show more content…
He is very often the last person his neighbors or friends would think is a serial killer. Even those who are "different" than most people are capable of appearing normal enough to not be considered a serial killer at first. Formative years may play a role in the molding of a serial killer, but they cannot be the sole reason in every case. Many killers blame their families for their behavior, seeking sympathy. In true psychopathic fashion, serial killers are blaming someone else for their actions. We must look at other components to see what pushes a serial killer over the edge. It is important to understand the pre-crime stress of a suspected offender so that the investigator or profiler can understand the psychology of the offender. By understanding the psychology, a possible motive may be