More accurately, they have no conscience, the inner voice of right and wrong which governs our decisions and behaviours, and makes it possible for humans to cohabitate with each other.
Serial killers are not usually mentally ill. But most of them suffer from a personality disorder. A major flaw in their personality. It cannot be 'fixed'. There is no cure nor is there any effective way to treat people with personality disorders.
One point needs to be clarified. It is estimated that approximately %1 (possibly higher) of the world's population may have personality disorders. But only a very small percentage of these people will become serial killers. The vast majority live within the confines of society's rules. This does not mean they are completely harmless. They can be a ruthless CEO, an unethical attorney, or the 'neighbor from hell' that plays his music too loud and blocks your driveway with his car. More research is needed to fully understand this human condition.
Japan gave the serial killers hitory with 12 serial killers to date.
Yes, most serial killers are male.
I could find no serial killers from Coweta, KY.
Most serial killers are white and the US is has the most of them.
Well there is no special word for it they are just basically serial killers.
I think there are 4% of serial killers are murdered in jail
Below is a link to a complete list of serial killers.
No. The vast majority of serial killers have been straight men.
Studies have shown that most serial killers are born in November.
There are many theories as to why serial killers appear
Wikipedia serial killers by country. This lists both sexes so you will have to pick out the females as needed. ANSWER: Wilkipedia's list of female serial killers is woefully out of date. There are well over 600 known cases. The best (by far) introduction to the "worst" female serial killers is: The World's Creepiest Female Serial Killers. (online)
These killers are known as sadists or sadistic killers. The more the victim suffers the better these killers like it. Thank goodness the sadistic serial killer makes up only a small percentage of all serial murderers.