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As such, genetics, environment, trauma, and personality are different variables that collectively drive serial killer conduct. It is in all likelihood the case that a mix of genetic qualities and life experiences may expand an individual’s inclination to turn into a serial killer. Incidentally, studies propose that while some serial killers may exhibit unusual brain activities, which may force them to carry out crimes, there is no evidence that a different brain form or abnormality would bring about a violent individual or killer (Brogaard, 2018)įederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) profiler Jim Clemente, when talking about serial killers, has declared that “genetics loads the gun, their personality and psychology aim it, and their experiences pull the trigger” (FBI, 2021). Berit Brogaard (2018) published an article titled: “Do Serial Killers Have a Genetic Disposition?” In this article, she explained that the majority “of the most productive and risky serial killers were genetically disposed to behave anti-socially.” The authors of more recent studies (Turner, Anderson, Widdows, Nyalakanti, Harenski, Harenski, Koenigs, Decety & Kiehl, 2020) have reported that brain scans of serial killers have revealed poor neural connectivity in regions of the brain that control emotional outbursts and violent feelings. Another perspective emphasizes a genetic aspect to this severe form of antisocial behavior. This correlation seems to be a reality, although in varying degrees across criminals.
Be that as it may, there does appear to be a relationship between profound traumatic issues and later criminal conduct.
On the other hand, not all tormented and abused kids become serial killers, and not all serial killers were victims of childhood abuse. It is critical to underline a huge connection between childhood abuse and criminal conduct (Haggerty & Ellerbrok, 2011). In addition, it has shown that more than half of serial killers have a past criminal history, and there appeared to be a common association between serial killing, burglary, and rape (Marono, Reid, Yaksic & Keatley, 2020).Ĭhildhood abuse, traumatic experiences, and parental brutality can significantly shape an individual’s personality during childhood (Raine, 2008). Some have been recognized as a loner to those around them, whilst others are married or in long-term relationships. According to the FBI’s Behavioural Science Unit, most serial killers are white males, their offenses occur when they are in their 20s to 40s, and they often appear intelligent. This has also been essential for effective criminal profiling (Keatley, Golightly, Shephard, Yaksic & Reid, 2018). With the increasing number of studies and articles being released about the psychological mysteries involving serial killers, people are learning more about these individuals and their respective motives. Unfortunately, the cultural popularity of serial killers is high in every corner of the world.
Because not enough information is known about their individual (and clearly unusual) personalities, serial killers still maintain their behavioral mystery. There is clearly much curiosity in trying to figure out the psychology behind them. There is no doubt that many criminologists, psychologists, sociologists, criminal justice professionals, and even members of the general public attempt to understand “what makes a serial killer” the violent individual that they have become. Be that as it may, genetics, when paired with experiential factors, for example, violent encounters during youth, may cooperate to shape a person in a negative direction. On the other hand, a child susceptible to genetically determined violence does not necessarily, nor consistently, turn into a juvenile or adult criminal. Researchers have found that environment and genetics routinely go hand-in-hand to encourage brutal behavior (Fox, 2017). According to some criminologists, both biological and social factors lead to the making of this type of murderer (Raine, 2008). There is a lot of discussion about what makes a serial killer repeatedly commit such violent crimes. The homicides occur over a short time frame, including a critical time lapse between them (Hagan, 2016). A serial killer is technically defined as a person who murders at least three people, often seeking unusual psychological gratification.
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