What type of MASS MURDERER plans an escape route? (i.e. they use a time bomb)
Set and Run Killer
What was this SERIAL KILLER's motive? "Todd Kholhepp killed 7 people in 3 separate occasions. He was described as a person who could only express anger."
Anger
What type of MASS MURDERER kills at their current or former workplace as a form of revenge?
Disgruntled employee
What type of MASS MURDERER kills their whole family?
Family Annihilator
Which type of SERIAL KILLER Commits his acts for his own personal pleasure? For example, rape, torture or money.
Thrill Seekers / Hedonistic Killers
What type of MASS MURDERER is a cult leader that persuades others to kill?
Ideological Mass Murderer
What was this SERIAL KILLER's motive? "The Zodiac Killer killed 7 people and taunted the public by sending coded messages to newspapers. "Killing people is so much fun. To kill gives me the most thrilling experience."
Thrill / Attention seeking
Which type of SERIAL KILLER kills in order to “rid” society of a certain group?
Mission-Oriented
List 2 of the 4 most common motives of SERIAL KILLERS.
Anger, thrill, financial gain, or attention seeking.
What was this SERIAL KILLER's motive? "Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house for the elderly. She killed 9 people and collected their social security checks."
Financial Gain
What was this SERIAL KILLER's motive? Dennis Rader killed 10 people over 15 years. He sent taunting letters to police and newspapers “How many people do I have to kill before I get a name in the paper or some national attention?"
Attention seeking / Thrill
List 3 of the 6 most shared traits among SERIAL KILLERS.
Suffer from personality disorders, sensation seeking, impulsivity, lack of remorse, need for control, & predatory behavior.
List 2 of the 4 most common motives of MASS MURDERERS.
Revenge, despair, rage, or psychological / material gain.
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