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The Origins and Classification of Serial Killers
TLDR Serial killers, who kill for the pleasure of killing, can be classified based on their motive and level of organization. They often have a history of neglect and abuse, suffer from antisocial personality disorder, and can be caught by analyzing their signature and modus operandi.
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The podcast episode is about serial killers and the origins of the term "serial killers" can be traced back to the mid-70s by Robert Restler, a former FBI director.
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Serial killers lack a clear motive and kill for the pleasure or sake of killing, distinguishing them from mass murderers and spree killers.
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Serial killers can be classified based on their motive, such as act focus or process focus, and their level of organization, either organized or disorganized.
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Serial killers can be classified as either organized or disorganized, with organized killers being more educated, taunting the police, and having daytime habits, while disorganized killers live alone, have nighttime habits, and show no interest in the news or police work.
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Serial killers often experience neglect and abuse during their childhood, which can contribute to their violent behavior later in life.
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Serial killers suffer from a personality disorder called antisocial personality disorder, which is also known as psychopathy.
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Serial killers are not necessarily crazy or mentally ill, but rather have a character flaw and are products of societal changes and attitudes towards certain groups, such as prostitutes.
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Serial killers can be caught by analyzing their signature and modus operandi, which can evolve and change over time as the killer learns from past mistakes.
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Serial killers cannot be rehabilitated, as demonstrated by the case of Peter Woodcock, a Canadian serial killer who killed again shortly after being released from a psych hospital.
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The hosts ask for listener mail and stories about serial killers.
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Society & Culture
