Into the Mind: An Analysis of the Complex World of Serial Killers

Abstract

Jack the Ripper, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy. These are notorious serial killers that ran havoc during the late 1900s. In recent years, there has been a fascination with these mysteries--ranging from documentary films, television shows, and interviews with these killers. Serial killers have lead to arguments regarding Nature vs. Nurture and the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath. Serial killers are like hidden monsters in a crowd; you never know it is them until it is too late.

Five Questions

What is a Serial Killer?
Are killers natural-born or man-made?
What does a serial killer look like?
What is the history of serial killers?
What do killers look like in recent years?