Serial Killer Research Paper
Serial Killers Research Paper
Serial Killers: The Evil Inside
Serial killers may live seemingly average lives, but they are con men/women. Their childhood, mental disorders, and social standing affect the very aspect of who they are. Serial killers may seem to live normal lives, but behind their mask is true evil lurking in the shadows. Serial killers come from all walks of life. Anyone could be living next door to one or across the country. Their brains usually are not the same as a “normal” persons brain is. Serial killers are extremely intelligent. Research on the thoughts and motives of serial killers is beginning to be done to understand, and possibly find ways to intervene in the future. A serial killer’s childhood may play a …show more content…
“If psychopathy is genetically determined, one should expect some abnormality in the brain, the immediate source of psychopathic traits. A possible candidate for this abnormality has recently been identified in a study at University of Wisconsin, Madison. Brain scans revealed that psychopathy in criminals was associated with decreased connectivity between the amygdala, a subcortical structure of the brain that processes negative stimuli, and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC), a cortical region in the front of the brain that interprets the response from the amygdala” (Brogaard and Marlow).
The social standing of serial killers may surprise and intrigue people. They are average, family oriented, church going people. The façade they represent to the people around them is a far cry from the true nature of the evil they really are. These pillars of the community are the biggest cons in the …show more content…
Based on information from criminal psychologist, interviews, and statistics, serial killers are getting caught more and most are white males. Their childhood, mental disorders, and social standing do affect the very aspect of who they are. In case studies most serial killers have been abused. Only 15%-16% of the serial killers are females (Aamodt).More case studies are needed to provide more details on the brain of a serial killer. Murders may be living next door, going to your church, or helping you with your groceries. They con people into believing they are trustworthy and make them feel safe in their presences. They show above average
Serial Killers: The Evil Inside
Serial killers may live seemingly average lives, but they are con men/women. Their childhood, mental disorders, and social standing affect the very aspect of who they are. Serial killers may seem to live normal lives, but behind their mask is true evil lurking in the shadows. Serial killers come from all walks of life. Anyone could be living next door to one or across the country. Their brains usually are not the same as a “normal” persons brain is. Serial killers are extremely intelligent. Research on the thoughts and motives of serial killers is beginning to be done to understand, and possibly find ways to intervene in the future. A serial killer’s childhood may play a …show more content…
“If psychopathy is genetically determined, one should expect some abnormality in the brain, the immediate source of psychopathic traits. A possible candidate for this abnormality has recently been identified in a study at University of Wisconsin, Madison. Brain scans revealed that psychopathy in criminals was associated with decreased connectivity between the amygdala, a subcortical structure of the brain that processes negative stimuli, and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC), a cortical region in the front of the brain that interprets the response from the amygdala” (Brogaard and Marlow).
The social standing of serial killers may surprise and intrigue people. They are average, family oriented, church going people. The façade they represent to the people around them is a far cry from the true nature of the evil they really are. These pillars of the community are the biggest cons in the …show more content…
Based on information from criminal psychologist, interviews, and statistics, serial killers are getting caught more and most are white males. Their childhood, mental disorders, and social standing do affect the very aspect of who they are. In case studies most serial killers have been abused. Only 15%-16% of the serial killers are females (Aamodt).More case studies are needed to provide more details on the brain of a serial killer. Murders may be living next door, going to your church, or helping you with your groceries. They con people into believing they are trustworthy and make them feel safe in their presences. They show above average