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Understanding the mind of a serial killer, with Louis Schlesinger, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Understanding Serial Sexual Murder

The chapter delves into the complexities of defining and understanding serial sexual murder, highlighting abnormal sexual arousal patterns and their intersection with aggression. It discusses the compulsive and repetitive nature of these crimes, emphasizing the multifaceted motivations behind serial sexual killers. The discussion also addresses the distinctions between psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder in relation to the behaviors of serial killers.

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