Dahmer, a notorious serial killer and sex offender, was charged with murder of seventeen men. Clearly, his capability of committing such heinous crimes pointed towards several mental and personality disorders. His lack of empathy, compulsive behavior, and sadistic tendencies were all tied to antisocial personality disorder. He was also known to be quite persuasive and manipulative, often luring the victims to his home. He showed no remorse while on trial for his crimes, and was eventually sentenced to complete fifteen consecutive life terms. While in custody, he also presented with a confrontational attitude and violent outbursts in jail. All of Dahmer’s behavior, both before and after being caught, exhibited an extreme case of A.P.D. (Strubel) As a result, it is possible to conclude that there is a significant relationship between personality disorders and …show more content…
Paranoid personality disorder was linked to less violent crimes and was strongly related to other types of mental disorders. It was responsible for the actions of Joseph Stalin and Saddam Hussein. Narcissistic personality disorder was related to crimes relating to finance or provocation and was extremely dangerous due to the individual's belief that they are above the law. Adolf Hitler presented traits of this disorder in his crimes as a dictator. Antisocial personality disorder is the most widely reported and violent of all three personality disorders. Along with other factors, it drove Jeffrey Dahmer to commit appalling crimes against men. In conclusion, while personality disorders will not always predict violent or criminal behavior, there is still an undeniable relationship between personality disorders and all types of