[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Kathy,
>Kathy E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>As I said before I am by far not a expert on SK's I do know a bit about
>them though...
Only a fool would question that. :-}
>The extra Chromosome as you are discussing below may be a key into the
>cause of SK's, it's just not known yet. It would be nice if we could
>find out what causes it, and hopefully they can pin down some definite
>medical reasons.
Understand the extra chromosome is still quite controversial and evidence is
mixed. In the particular case of Shawcross it seemed even less implicated
than the other apparent genetic defect which seemed to be ignored except in
one dark corner. I know of no evidence that all serial killers share any
particular genetic or environmental defect though many things are quite common.
Shawcross varied from the profile of most serial killers in numerous ways.
This monster was really odd. Examples: His first killings were those of a
pedophile. He would not have been expected to transfer his killings to
adult women. He was capable of taking responsibility for his actions rather
than blaming the victim
>Concerning Hoffman I agree he is not a SK, more of a exterminator out
>for revenge is what it looks like to me...
Ummm - I looked up serial killer in a dictionary without success.
>a SK has a very specific profile,
Aren't you turning things upside down, Kathy? If we take the profile of all
serial killers we will no doubt get common characteristics of many. But
that does not define serial killers.
>in that it's rare they will know their victims, and they get
>sexual gratification from the torture of their victims.
Is Ted Kaczynski then not a serial killer? Sexual gratification is a
nebulous concept itself. It is arguable whether serial killers are simply
looking for sex or the sex is a means of gratifying an even more powerful
lust, e.g. that for power. I am sure some will argue Ted Kaczynski got a
sexual thrill from his bombings.
>Revenge at a victim is not something in the psych of a SK, now sometimes
>there is someone who the victims will represent, mother or grandmother, and
>that is how they will pick their victims.
Seems to me revenge is an even more obvious motive of serial killing than
sexual thrills. And Wayne Williams' murky motivation seems furthest removed
from all others I know of.
I have never heard anyone deny Wayne Williams was a serial killer if you
assume his guilt (as I do). The fiber evidence is quite convincing IMO.
Understanding a phenomenon requires that one look at the edges and find
dividing lines as well as looking for commonality.
Best, Terry
"Lawyer - one trained to circumvent the law" - The Devil's Dictionary
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