The Creation Of A Serial Killer

This paper will show what exactly makes a serial killer a serial killer and show you the most notorious killers in America. The goal is to prove that there are multiple factors that play into the creation of a serial killer, such as a history of mental illnesses, the stigma of nurture versus nature, and traumatic childhood experiences. In a 2005 study, childhood abuse was categorized as abuse suffered by the individual when they were under the age of 18 years. Of the 50 serial killers included in the study, they found that 36% suffered physical abuse, 26% suffered sexual abuse, 50% suffered psychological abuse, 18% suffered neglect, and 2% having no reported abuse at all. Along with this, many serial killers often suffer from mental