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Serial Killers
Frank Melcher •Institutions (1)
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St. Jerome's University 1

24 Mar 2022-pp 122-144

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors argue that although the challenges of securing
good data and persistent sensationalism reflected in true crime narratives make
separating fact from myth difficult, serial killers are not “monsters.”

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Abstract: Chapter 7 proposes that although the challenges of securing good data
and persistent sensationalism reflected in true crime narratives make separating fact
from myth difficult, serial killers are not “monsters.” Significant psychopathology such
as personality disorders is less frequent than most expect, so few serial killers have
succeeded with an insanity defense. Given the apparent range of motives (e.g.,
arousal and excitement, pride and satisfaction, hedonistic pleasure linked to material
gains) and methods, a consistent set of factors that “makes” someone a serial killer
has yet to be identified. Understanding serial killers’ predatory behavior in terms of
sadism or deviant leisure therefore makes sense given the common theme of positive
emotional payoff (versus the elimination of perceived threat more typical among
those who kill). Like most people who are confronted with their own wrongdoing,
serial killers often attempt to justify their actions and highlight their positive qualities.

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