Fun Facts!
This serial killer represented himself at trial
Who is Ted Bundy?
The number of people killed to be killed to be classified a serial killer
What is 3?
True or false: serial killers often seek victims with similar appearances
True
This serial killer was also known as "The Milwaukee Cannibal"
Who was Jeffery Dhamer?
This killer left clues for police in coded letters that included astrological signs
Who was the "Zodiac Killer?"
The number of active serial killers in the US at any given time (according to the FBI)
What is 25-50?
Poor and/or abusive relationships with these people could be early signs of a serial killer.
Who are parents?
They believe they have a higher purpose to remove a particular group of people.
What is a "Missionary" killer? (Act Focused?)
This killer dressed up as a clown
Who is John Wayne Gacy?
Also known as "the Butcher of Plainfield"
Who was Ed Gien?
According to the FBI, most serial killers fall in this age range
What is 18 to 34 years old?
This is the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer
What is a cooling off period?
This type of killer seeks thrill and derives pleasure from killing.
This Sacramento killer was known as the "The Death House Landlady"
This killer snuck into his victims' homes at night when committing his crimes
The Night Stalker
The following traits suggest an offender:
–Below average IQ
–Unstable employment record, unskilled
–Socially isolated
–Lives close to crime scene
–Strict discipline as a child
–Extremely anxious
What is a "Disorganized" serial killer?
The 3 psychological defects exhibited by serial killers
1. Narcissism
2. Pathological lying
3. Impulsivity
Murders because they hear voices or have visions that direct them to kill.
What is a "Visionary" killer? (Act Focused)
This female serial killer worked as a prostitute and killed six men
Who is Aileen Wuornos?
Standing 6'9" tall, this killer was known as "The Co-Ed Killer"
Who was Edmund Kemper?
This type of offender has the following traits:
–Average or above average IQ
–Employed, usually quite skilled
–Socially competent
–Uses alcohol in commission of crime
–Uses car to drive to crime scene/hunt for victim
–Obsessed with media coverage of his crimes
What is an "Organized" Serial Killer?
This is called the "Triad" of childhood behaviors found in serial killers
What are
Animal Cruelty
Pyromania
Bed wetting
This type of killer takes pleasure from manipulation and domination; experiences “rush” or “high” from victim’s misery.
What is a "Power and Control" killer?
He is known as America's first serial killer
Who is H.H. Holmes?
This killer's nickname was derived from the way he killed his victims
Who is the "BTK"?