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The Mind of a Serial Killer
ClassificationsThere are two classifications for types of serial killers
1) Act Focused: They kill quickly; it is simply the act of killing
2) Process Focused: kills slowly; get enjoyment out of the act and process of killing others
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BehaviorThe serial killer is either:
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this is determined by the type of crime scene they leave behind The serial killer is either:
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whether they are excluded by society or excluded by themselves |
MotivesThere is no definitive motive for why a serial killer acts the way he does, there can be a number of variables at play at any given time that leads to a mass killing. Below are the three most common
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