How many sociopaths become serial killers?

Answer 1

Contrary to what many people believe, most serial killers are not 'insane'. This of course does not mean they are normal, they aren't. Serial killers, with few exceptions, are not suffering from this kind of mental illness. They are usually clear headed and calculating. They try to keep mistakes to a minimum because if they don't they are bound to be caught.

Someone with a psychosis has enough to deal with just getting through the day. They seldom have the capacity to consistantly scheme and plot serial murder. There are always exceptions to every rule but the majority are calm and and paying strict attention to details.

Answer 2

Most people think of serial killers when you ask this. But although many serial killers are sociopaths, there are far more sociopaths leading ordinary lives. Maybe you have heard the expression, "Psychopaths wear the mask of sanity," but there are millions of sociopaths, most of whom never become serial killers. Statistics are that maybe 1 in 3 persons could be a sociopath and there is no real means to answer your question. If you are dealing with sociopaths, in the related links box below is a good article for your knowledge.