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Jeffrey Landrigan
He began abusing alcohol by 10 and by 20 he murdered his first victim. When on trial for his second murder, he met his biological father, who was also a murderer and drug addict.
Although he had a good upbringing, his genetic biological makeup had a larger role in his development.
Borderline Personality Disorder: Aileen Wuornos
-infamous serial killer diagnosed with BPD.
-impaired her ability to make rational decisions.
Serial Killers may be affected by both environmental and biological factors BUT biological factors appear to have a larger role due to the correlation between specific mental abnormalities, disorders, and genetics.
Borderline Personality Disorder
-those with BPD suffer from aggressive & violent behaviors.
-symptoms: extreme anger and devalution of others.
-associated with serial killers due to the cause of paranoia, lack of empathy, and impulsive aggression.
There appears to be a positive correlation with neurological abnormalities, disorders, and genetics.
Ted Bundy was a famous serial killer who suffered from APD.
He was a pathological liar that never displayed remorse for his actions.
Genetics also play a role in the development of serial killers.
Jeffrey Landrigan was a famous serial killer who was abandoned as a baby but was quickly adopted by two loving parents. He had a normal and healthy upbringing. But developed violent behavior.
Neurological Disorders: Borderline Personality Disorder
Neurological Disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
-mental illness is not an indicator of serial killer behavior.
-there are many serial killers, however, that suffer from specific disorders.
Wuornos clearly displayed a lack of empathy and devaluation of people.
She was quoted in an interview saying, "[...] I'm one who seriously hates human life and would kill again."
-no concern for moral consequences is why serial killers murder people.
-serial killers do not believe their actions are wrong or they simply do not care.
-common mental disorder among serial killers.
-pervasive disregard for others.
-symptoms: aggressiveness, excessive deception, no concern for moral consequences, & lack of remorse.