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No matter where they live, serial killers all have one thing in common: they enjoy the feeling of power and control that comes with their crimes. But there is a lot more you might not know about these murderers.
Hedonistic killers are individuals who kill for pleasure.
Many people are fascinated by these types of killers because they can't understand why someone would want to kill another person for gratification.
Edmund Kemper is one such Hedonistic Killer who has been killing for pleasure since he was 10 years old.
Let's be honest we are fascinated by serial killers. Whenever Netflix drops a new serial killer show, we binged it in one go, procrastinating all our responsibilities. We root for them, cheer when they punch the police in the face and jump when they fool the jury to get away with their crimes.
But Why? Is it because we are drawn to their cool attitude, or do we have psychopathic tendencies!?
So, let's find out if we're all deep down psychopaths ......or not.
When I was a kid, and I watched Mentalist with my brother, I used to think I was a jaded cynic because I did not want Red John to get caught. However, as my Criminology professor recently pointed out, four psychological theories explain why we are naturally fascinated by serial killers.
Let me share my insights on each theory to reassure you are not a dark person.
These killers are individuals who are driven by a specific goal. Mission-oriented killers are an interesting topic because they represent an extreme form of human behaviour that is difficult to grasp.
The Unabomber was one of the most famous mission-oriented killers. His identity was unknown until his brother recognised his writing style from an article he had written for publication.
Disorganised killers don't follow any specific patterns or rules, and they don't have any motives. They kill for the sake of killing.
These killers are fascinating because they don't follow the pattern of organised killings, which makes them unpredictable, which is a huge turn-on for some people.
Another reason is that they often kill in public places, like Jeffrey Dahmer, leading to more media coverage than other types of murder.
The Power/Control-Oriented Killer is a person who is driven by power and control
We are fascinated by them because they represent our darkest impulses. They give us an outlet to explore the things we are afraid of doing in real life, but still, be safe from any consequences.
The Power/Control-Oriented Killer is a term used to describe Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer. He was a serial killer and rapist who targeted women and children in the 1970s.
