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

Speaking of Psychology

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Exploring the Intricacies of Serial Sexual Murder and Abnormal Sexual Arousal Patterns

Serial sexual murder involves repetitive killings driven by sexual gratification rather than just murder; it doesn't always involve sexual intercourse as violence itself can satisfy the sexual aspect. Countries like Canada had different definitions of sexual murder complicating accurate statistics and reporting. Abnormal sexual arousal patterns, such as pedophilia or exhibitionism, play a role in serial sexual murder where the aggressive act is eroticized. The fusion of sex and aggression leads to sexually degrading post-mortem acts for complete sexual gratification. The strong sexual instinct pushes individuals towards compulsive, repetitive behaviors in serial sexual murder cases.

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