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Most of the serial killers that had a successful career killing, were functional psychopaths meaning that they could go with daily life like anyone else and some of them had family like normal persons.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe word 'psychopath' has been replaced by 'sociopath', a word to describe a person that has the personality disorder known as Anti-social personality disorder. But they have the same meaning. Many serial killers do in fact have the above disorder.
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Are there any famous serial killers who aren't psychopaths or sociopaths?
no most were all psychopaths or sociopaths but all of those who weren't were not famous. also the serial killers killed for a specific reason mostly related to a psychopathic or sociopaths disease.
How many Japan serial killers are there?
Japan gave the serial killers hitory with 12 serial killers to date.
Can someone be a psychopath and not be committing crimes?
Yes. A psychopath is not necessarily a criminal. They lack empathy though. A psychopath does have the ability to control their behavior, unlike a person with something such as antisocial personality disorder. Psychopaths tend to be extremely intelligent and thus can put there intelligence to good use. The only reason that psychopaths have a bad rap is due to the fact that many serial killers are diagnosed as psychopaths.
Are there any famous psychopaths or sociopaths who aren't serial killers?
Probably, but just to point out that being a psychopath doesn't mean you have the urge to kill, it just means you don't have the same range of emotions (if any) as "regular" people, which i guess makes it easier to kill. I like to think that most politicians are psychopaths
Are the majority of serial killers male?
Yes, most serial killers are male.
What are most serial killers like?
Most serial killers are white and the US is has the most of them.
How many serial killers are there in Coweta?
I could find no serial killers from Coweta, KY.
What do you call a serial killer that kills serial killers?
Well there is no special word for it they are just basically serial killers.
What percentage of serial killers are murdered in jail?
I think there are 4% of serial killers are murdered in jail
Are most serial killers gay?
No. The vast majority of serial killers have been straight men.
How many serial killers from 1950 to now?
Below is a link to a complete list of serial killers.
Do all psychopaths kill?
No, not all psychopaths become killers. While psychopaths may exhibit antisocial behavior and lack empathy, the majority do not commit violent crimes. It is important to note that psychopathy is a complex psychological condition that manifests in different ways among individuals.
