Serial Killers
What is the definition of “Serial Killer”?
A person who carries out a series of murders often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic/predictable behavioural pattern
What does the perfect mask seem like?
The perfect mask seems like they are smooth talking but are still insecure
What can serial killers likely experience during child hood?
Any type of abuse that parents and or family members inflict on them
Most serial killers are white males
Myth - Different ethnicities
What was the name of the Ted Talk we watched?
Exploring the mind of a Serial Killer
What was the name of the serial killer who bit his victims?
Ted bundy
What does it mean when they are impressive with style and only care about themselves?
They are egocentric and grandiose
What can be suspected if you are a serial killer?
A head injury or neurodevelopment disorders
Serial Killers are only motivated from a sexual desire
Myth - There are other factors that influence serial killers to murder
Who was speaking throughout the Ted Talk?
Jim Fallon
How many victims did Harold Shipman have?
Estimated around 250 victims
What does it mean when they are manipulative?
They find it easy to influence others emotions and actions
What personality disorder do some Serial Killers have?
Anti-social personality disorder
Most serial killers stick to a certain geographical area
Fact - Not all serial killers kill then travel
How long did he study behaviour for?
35 years
Who was an active serial killer/cannibal for 13 years?
Jeffrey Dahmer
What is it called when serial killers don’t believe that they are doing anything wrong?
Lack of guilt
How many Serial Killers suffer head injuries?
21.34%
All serial killers want to be caught
Myth - As they become more confidant they are paying less attention to the minor details and make small mistakes - leads to them being caught
How many brains has he studied?
70
Who killed women who resembled his mother?
Ed Gen
What does poor behavioural controls mean?
They tends to be more aggressive , short tempered and seem annoyed
What percentage of Serial killers have suffered with substance abuse?
70% of them have
Common disorders serial killers are diagnosed with psychopathy and anti-social personality disorder
Fact - All serial killers are not all insane
What chemical in the brain is supposed to keep you calm and relaxed that Serial killers lack?
Serotonin