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What makes a serial killer?
Serial Killer is a designation that depicts a person who commits multiple murders in usually the same manner and of the same type. Most serial killers concentrate on a specific appearance of their victims. An example would be the cases involving Ted Bundy where his victims were young females with long brown hair and a slim body structure. Profilers have attributed his penchant for these women as fitting the image of his mother and a female who shunned him.
Who is the number one serial killer?
There is no way to answer this question. All serial murders/lust murderers are evil in their own merit. Your question depends on the idea of quality or quantity. There are many serial killers that rack up high in body count, but there are also some that commit very depraved acts on a small amount of people.
Is there any way to tell if someone will be a serial killer?
There are signs, behaviours that act as 'red flags' to warn that all is not well. Most serial killers, no matter their geographical location or social standing, the warning signs are pretty constant. Bed wetting even into the early teens. Fire starting. Cruelty to animals, even their own pets. Trouble in school or with peers. Telling lies or stealing. If children have these behaviours it does not mean they will grow up to be killers. But any of the above problems may not just be 'kids being kids'. Ted Bundy, when he was a pre-schooler, took all the kitchen knives and layed them on the bed where his aunt was sleeping. When she woke up, she was surrounded by knives pointed toward her and little Teddy smiling down at her. It is hard to tell whether this upset the other family members, but I can imagine it must have raised some eyebrows, since it was remembered decades after it happened. The Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, was big on starting fires. He confessed that he had started hundreds of fires as a teen. Jeffrey Dahmer would kill animals and mount their heads on stakes in the woods by his home. Hindsight is 20/20, and its always easy to predict something after the fact. But more research needs to be done and hopefully someday we will not only understand the killers but may be able to prevent them from ever killing in the first place.
What are the11 traits of a serial killer?
Although some believe a serial killer can be anyone, the majority fit one main profile. Most serial killers are psychopaths; unable to empathize with others. While psychological or emotional abuse/trauma, may be the largest factor--some theorize serial murderers have a biological difference to "normal" people. Some also theorize, these events alter the brain when the person in question is young and the brain hasn't developed; 'imprinting' on the thoughts, forcing the child to believe that this behaivior is normal and is instinctive. However, the attempt to seek power over the person who has made the murderer feel powerless is also a theory. This is highlighted in the theory of Generalized Revenge. It is very interesting that serial killers are often identified as Caucasian (white) males (aged between 18 and 32). They are anti-social (but may not appear so, they have chameleon-like qualities) and struggle to hold deep and meaningful relationships (with family, friends, sexual partners...). They also may have a history of arson or killing small animals. Another statistic also shown is that these killers have been raised by single mothers after being abandoned by 'dead-beat fathers.' While there have been examples of female serial killers (Aileen Wuornos) and black serial killers (Wayne Williams), the majority are white male. It would be doubtful for anyone to identify a serial killer out of a crowd, however. They are the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing and blend into society (because they are predators of humans). The term "stereotyping" a serial killer is incorrect as well. The correct term is "profiling."
What are the Psychological Phases a serial killer goes through?
Long before a serial killer kills for the first time, he has been satisfied with violent fantasies. When those fantasies can no longer satisfy him he needs to find a victim and kill for real. After the kill he will have a period of relative calm. At this point he may relive the kill with any trophies have may have taken from the victim. But as time goes on the need to kill begins to build again and the hunt starts again. This process will continue until he is incarcerated, whether in prison or mental hospital, he dies or he loses the need to kill as he ages.More information.Psychologist Joel Norris in wrote the Psychological Phases in 1988. There are hundreds of papers in the internet describing this:1. Aura PhaseThe to-be-killer begins with an aura phase, in which there is a withdrawal from reality and a heightening of the senses. It means that the killer distances him/herself from social interactions. Nevertheless, friends, family and those who encounter this person, may not be able to detect this person's change in personality. The killer becomes antisocial and life no longer has meaning to him. This phase may last anywhere from several moments to several months and can begin as a prolonged fantasy, which may have been active for a short time or for years. These fantasies often include sadistic sexual and other violent acts which possibly derive from early childhood experiences. The killer may attempt to medicate himself with alcohol or drugs which often lead to an intensification of the fantasies. After a while they have the urge to be acted upon.2. Trolling PhaseThis leads into the second stage, which is the called the trolling phase. In this phase, the killer tries to find a victim. Most serial killers will search for a victim in places he is familiar with or where he feels comfortable (the so-called comfort zone may be around the killer's neighborhood, in a certain district or area). They will also look for a particular discreet location to perform the murder and to a perfect place to dump the bodies. They usually tend to look in school yards or lovers lanes or even red light districts. This might go on for hours days and sometimes even months, until the perfect victim will be found. In the trolling phase the serial killer often follows a behavior pattern used to identify and stalk his victim. Norris described how Ted Bundy strapped his arm in a sling and asked for help with books, packages, or even the hull of a sailboat to lure the victim into his car. Some victims escaped and said he never seemed out of control until the moment he actually attacked them.3. Wooing PhaseIn the wooing phase the killer tries to win the confidence of a victim before luring it into a trap. This phase is only done by the organized killers who are much more confident, more daring, and has better social skills than disorganized killers. The killer tries to socialize with the victim and - as stated before - tries to gain his victim's trust. This is a very important phase because the organized killer often seems to only proceed to kill those who allow him to gain their trust. "When homicide detectives finally begin to uncover a pattern of serial murder, one of the first things they notice is that the victims rarely seem to have struggle against their killers" (Norris 29). Once the trust is received, the killer will then lure the victim into quiet and secluded area where the killer uncover his/her mask and moved on to the next phase.4. Capture PhaseThe fourth phase is the capture phase. This is where the killer reveals what he is. The capture of the victim can be as swiftly as snapping a handcuff on the victim's wrists, or a blow that renders the victim helpless. The killer may draw his victim into his car which has no door handle one could use as an escape. He usually savors this moment. It is disturbingly fun for him and is included in his sadistic needs. The victim may be taken to a new location, far out from people and help. Once the killer is sure that there's no way for the victim to escape, he move to the climax phase of the cycle, the murder.5. Murder PhaseNorris described the murder phase as the ritual reenactment of the disastrous experiences of the killer's childhood, but this time he reverses the roles. The killer may decides to kill his victim instantaneously, but sometimes he will torture his victim to death, tries to revive it on the brink of death and continue with the torture (Scott). A disorganized killer is more likely to kill the victim instantaneously by a powerful attack or a quick strangulation. It is likely that the corpse is heavily "depersonalized" by mutilations of face and body (Vronsky). Any violent acts such as rape are often taken place after the victim is dead (necrophilia). The organized killer commits a much slower and more painful murder act. The victim is most likely to be tortured and raped before death. In his case the act of killing is delayed because the murder itself it often not the motive of the crime; rather, it is the torturing that the killer enjoys most. This is especially true in the sadistic killers, the most organized of all killers. This type of killers will keep their victims alive as long as possible - sometimes revive them from injuries, keeping them just alive enough to feel the pain from the tortures. The sexual sadistic killers will resources to different equipment's, such as electrical wire that they brought with them to the crime site. "The most prevalent forms of sexual acts inflicted on the victim, in order of case frequency, are anal rape, forced fellatio, vaginal rape, and foreign object penetration" (Vronsky 314). Eventually, when the killer finished with the tortures, he proceeds to kill.6. Totem PhaseThe next phase Norris described is the totem phase. After the kill, the excitement of the killer suddenly drops and he wakes up from his fantasy. He is likely to sink into a depression, which is why some serial killers develop a ritual to preserve their fantasy. They may collect their victim's possessions such as clothes and save news clippings about their crimes. Some serial killer cut off their victim's body parts to preserve and/or consume them. Others take pictures or videotape the crime. The trophy is meant to give the murderer the same feelings of power he experienced at the time of the kill and to remind him/her that the fantasy is real, and he/she really did fulfill it.7. Depression PhaseThe last phase before the serial killer starts over again is phase seven, the depression phase. There is a great emotional letdown for the killer. The depression phase can last for days, weeks, or even months. They may even become so depressed as to attempt suicide. A victim, now killed, no longer represents what the killer thought he or she represented, and the memory of the individual that tortured the murderer in the past is still there. Ressler compares the murder to a television serial with no satisfactory ending because the serial killer experiences the tension of a fantasy incompletely fulfilled. In each subsequent murder, he attempts to make the scene of the crime equal to the fantasy. Norris notes that there is an absence of the killer's sense of self and, during this phase, the killer may confess to the police before the fantasies start once more. However, because victims are not seen as people, recollections of murders may be vague or viewed as the killer having watched someone else. Eventually, the killers will fall back into their fantasies and proceed to the murder again. Each time after the murder, the fantasy will become more real and the murder will become more brutal, the cycle continues on and on until the pattern gets interrupted. The killer's interruption included getting caught, or simply the killer is "burnt out." When the killer is "burnt out," he/she withdraws from killing, and possibly commits suicide. This is one of the reason there are many unsolved serial murder cases. However, the chances are that the killers will not stop killing on his/her own. Serial killing is an addiction, and the killing patterns will be continued.
Is Ted Cruz single?
No, Ted Cruz is not single.
What is Ted Cruz's middle name?
Ted Cruz' full name is Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz. Edward is his middle name
When was Ted Cruz born?
Ted Cruz was born on December 22, 1970
What is Ted Cruz's middle name?
Ted Cruz' full name is Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz. Edward is his middle name
What is Ted Cruz's full name?
Ted Cruz's full name is Rafael Edward Cruz.
Does Ted Cruz have kids?
Yes, Ted Cruz has 2 kids.
How many children does Ted Cruz have?
Ted Cruz has 2 children
Who did Ted Cruz marry?
Ted Cruz married to Heidi Nelson in 2001
What is Ted Cruz's occupation?
Ted Cruz is a/an Politician,broadcaster,lawyer,journalist
When did Ted Cruz get married?
Ted Cruz married to Heidi Nelson in 2001
When is Ted Cruz's birthday?
Ted Cruz was born on December 22, 1970
How many kids does Ted Cruz have?
Yes, Ted Cruz has 2 kids.
