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by Anonymous on November 3rd, 2009
It is just interesting how the human mind is, and what people choose to do. It's upsetting at the same time. I mean, read about Charles Manson. That man started his own cult/family and got people to do whatever he wanted. He was a weak man with a lot of power - if that makes sense. The whole deal about the Beatles White Album with messages? Crazy!
by lovestocook on November 3rd, 2009
I read them all the time. I find it fascinating that people can be that screwed up. I also find it interesting, that most of them seem religious and condone their behaviour =based on biblical references.
by Spicy Hot on November 3rd, 2009
I do, how they do it, why they do it, the psychology behind it interest me.
by U C ME on November 4th, 2009
I do out of fascination! Whatever your beliefs on these sickos are, it's human nature to want to know why they did what they did! It's like when you're driving along & there's been an accident.You slow down to look! Morbid fascination, we can't help ouselves.+4 Alice.
by Safarii on November 3rd, 2009
I've read every one there is i think & i read them because it boggles the mind. I'm facinated by what actually makes theese animals tick. There has got to be some common thread buried somewhere in their brain that has not yet been found. +5
by PrincessErin1986 on November 3rd, 2009
I have read a few books, I have also taken a class in college on serial killers. For me what catches my attention is the kind of people who are serial killers. Some are just your everyday ordinary people who one would never expect to be serial killers (Dennis Rader, David Berkowitz, and Gacy) who give off the appearance of being normal individuals. Yes they had their oddities, but they didn't really throw of any odd vibes to neighbors and such.Then you have complete freaks like Manson and Kemper. They were odd from the get go, in trouble with the law from a young age. So to me the individuals themselves are extremely fascinating. Also I like to understand what triggered their crimes, why choose a certain victims, how did they commit crimes. It is unreal when I read my course textbook, to see all the signs these men had shown throughout their lives, and how they actually spent time planning these murders.
by justmesuzanne on November 3rd, 2009
I don't read about serial killers in general, but I was interested in the story of Eileen Wuornos, mostly because she was so taken advantage of while she was in prison. I thought it was just awful that those two predators - the pseudo born again Christian and the faux lawyer - were able to see that she would be a vulnerable, gullible, easy mark and take advantage of her to make money, even while she was incarcerated.
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But of course, that is not usually the case with serial killers, and generally, I don't read about them.
by Blackberry. on November 3rd, 2009
Yeah, the only thing that interests me when I read it is what happened to them to make them do the things they did. I look for something that happened in their childhood, or while they were young, what their parents were like etc.
by Marguerite on November 3rd, 2009
I've read about a few. I wanted to know what kind of person that was that could do all the awful things they did. I also wanted to know about their background. How does one become a serial killer? Then I wanted to know how they got away with all those killings until they were finally caught.
by PrincessErin1986 on November 4th, 2009
For Dennis Rader I would recommend " Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty Year Hunt For Notorious Wichita Serial Killer" by John Douglas. I used the book for a school paper, and my dad knows a guy that worked that case. He said mostly everything in the book is factual. Plus it looks at his victims also. So you are seeing Dennis and his victims.
you just killed someone accidentally, knocked em over the head with a hammer-what's the perfect cover up to conceal what you have just done
by scarlette on December 6th, 2011
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Do you think police will find the Long Island Serial Killer(s) anytime soon?
by cassie1298 on December 5th, 2011
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Can anyone tell me genuinely from experience what it feels like to kill someone ?
by MORE GOOD on November 17th, 2011
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If you had to poison someone, do you know what colorless and odorless substance to use?
by Mister_Bromide on October 20th, 2011
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Do you have it in you to kill another human?
by Closed Cal on November 21st, 2011
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Why is it that the only psychological study you like is about murderers and serial killers? You aren't interested in your s/o's psychology and human mind, and you don't even want to try.
by have mercy love :( forgive me. on November 4th, 2009
I used to be, but whenever I tried to dig deeper I end up digging myself in a shit hole. Then I look at myself and wonder what the hell happened. I've done more damage to myself trying to work with you.
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2009
You don't think serial killers cause damage...? And think about how long it takes to catch these people, or essentially "figure them out" and the _pain_ it took the detectives who cared about the case?? Isn't it worth it to find out the truth?
by have mercy love :( forgive me. on November 4th, 2009
Studying serial killers does not cause damage to ME. I end up being abused trying to work things out with you. You are arrogant and become this evil person when you're not in control or hurt. You cannot deal, and try to take me down with you. Ask anyone, ask your family... Mike knows, you think you're such "hot shit" and refuse to learn anything, confrontation or even about yourself.
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2009
If thats what you think, you don't know me. Such talk is sad and I'm sorry you think that way. I do ask my family regularly, and I know I am not perfect. However I also know my good points, and I'm not evil. Its up to you really to actually try to learn about me, or be lost in this lie/perception.
by have mercy love :( forgive me. on November 4th, 2009
On that note, I was referencing the damage to the people involved with the serial killers, more specifically the detectives. In which case represent you versus me and vice versa.
by have mercy love :( forgive me. on November 4th, 2009
I didn't say you were evil, I say you become and act evil when you're upset. Whenever I tell you something about yourself or let you know something hurts me, you use it to your advantage. You are out to hurt me when I'm hurt, and I can't deal with that reaction. A detective case is different from a relationship mind you.
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2009