The psychology of a serial killer

Authors

Niurka Henrriques, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow
Tamara Lynn, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Classification

Empirical Undergraduate

Abstract

Serial killers are known to experience disorders that lead them to believe killing innocent people is normal. Traits or behaviors that may reinforce this belief includes abuse as a child, torturing animals, and bizarre sexual fantasies. These traits are usually develop as children are experiencing unusually traumatic events. This research is a case study, comparing two well-known serial killers – Richard Ramirez and Jeffrey Dahmer – to identify common themes in their upbringing and crimes. Findings have implications for professionals working in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems.

Department/Program

Criminal Justice

Submission Type

online only poster

DOI

10.58809/INJU9453

Date

4-22-2020

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Henrriques, Niurka and Lynn, Tamara (2020) "The psychology of a serial killer," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2020, Article 33.
DOI: 10.58809/INJU9453
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2020/iss2020/33