Mr. Tramm Period 3 SERIAL KILLER RESEARCH PAPER A serial killer is typically defined as a person who murders three or more people over a period of more than 30 days‚ with a "cooling off" period between each murder‚ and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological gratification (Princeton University). Every serial killer has either an intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation occurs when we are motivated to perform a behavior or engage in an activity in order to earn a reward
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AP English IV Book Report “Jack the Ripper” Jack the Ripper was a notorious serial killer‚ whom some believe never even existed at all. From August to November 1888‚ Jack the Ripper terrorized the East End of London by being responsible for the death and mutilation of at least seven female prostitutes. The destitute East End is also known as the White Chapel district of London‚ England. A few of the prostitutes were targeted as they were leaving brothels in and around the White Chapel
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The Killer Clown Serial killers have existed throughout American history and many of whom‚ would never be expected to kill innocent people. However‚ looks can be deceiving and this was the case for a serial killer in small town of Chicago. This serial killer was considered in the community to be well liked‚ generous‚ loyal‚ and a hard-working man. But no one could have predicted that this well liked man was destined to become one of the most sadistic serial killers and rapists in United States
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The story is about Clarice Starling‚ a student preparing for a life in the FBI‚ hunts a serial killer by use of vague information given to her by an incarcerated psychologist. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter relays information to Clarice in exchange for information about herself. The killer‚ known only as "Buffalo Bill"‚ kidnaps large women‚ keeps them alive for a few days‚ and finally skins them. Clarice works against time as Buffalo Bill takes his newest victim. The significance of the
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metal health problems and that the trainer are not safe in wild working with the killer whales. You have many accounts from past trainers or employees that use to work at Sea World giving their view on the event that happened with Tilikum. Which say that the animal is a danger to the people that work with it and most of the orcas presumably have physical and metal health problems. Which leads them to hurt or even killer some of the trainer that work at sea world. They use lot of footage in the film
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Feel Normal Showtime’s new age murder drama‚ Dexter (2006- to present)‚ is more than what the cover art will have you to believe it is‚ or is it? Dexter is a television show about the life of a murderer. Dexter‚ the main character‚ is no ordinary killer though. He is a community hero! He kills murderers; only serving justice to those who truly deserve it. If taking a passing glance at the show’s ad you might think that it’s just a normal sorrow or sullen looking man and his name written in bright
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Who has ever heard of a serial killer that only kills other serial killers? Darkly Dreaming Dexter‚ the first book in an eight part crime fiction series‚ by Jeff Lindsay is about Dexter Morgan‚ a blood spatter analyst who at night doubles as a serial killer who kills only other killers. This book should be made into a movie for its intriguing main character being an anti-hero‚ because it appeals to multiple groups of people‚ and because it is an 8 book series people will become attached to the characters
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Albert “The Boogey Man” Fish This next serial killer is one that to me is one of the most horrible killers that ever lived. There is no other way to describe Albert Fish as anything but a monster. He was a living nightmare that looked like an innocent grandpa. But under the surface he was something that no sane person can possibly imagine. Fish’s sadistic behavior did not begin to surface until after his wife left him for John Straube. Fish got great pleasure from pain. Whether him inflicting
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All serial killers usually share one dark life experience with each other. This life experience happens during childhood and involves abuse and a poor upbringing. These life experiences correlate perfectly with notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy‚ also known as “The Killer Clown”. These life experiences helped shape John Wane Gacy and other serial killers into the stuff of nightmares that still haunt people today. To learn about John Wayne Gacy we must look at his early life‚ crimes‚ and his
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him in dealing with the murder case in Payatas. Fr. Jerome Lucero – The companion of Fr. Saenz in dealing with the case. He was a very smart student who is now a psychologist and at the same time‚ a priest. Alejandro Carlos (Alex) – The serial killer of the story who was molested during his high school days by Mr. Isabelo Gorospe‚ his former P.E. teacher‚ because of his incapability of coping up with the group. Benjamin Arcinas – The lawyer and the one handling the police force in seizing the
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