Psychology+of+Serial+Killers

Every senior in I-Poly has to do their Senior Project, I'm doing mine on the Psychology of Serial Killers. What I'm trying to do is find out how a serial killer's mind differs from a normal average person. How do their experiences shape who they turn out to be. Can we recognize the serial killer before they become one?

I'll research: I'll probably also look at how many serial killers are in my local are. I'll research what their crimes were, what they were charged for their life and then what happened to them.
 * Profiles-How does the police get to the conclusion that they have a serial killer on their hands.
 * Reasons-What are the reasons that psychologist, psychoanalysts, and therapist, give when asked why the serial killer does what he/she does.
 * Which gender is most likely to become a serial killer.

I've researched one in the local area of Pomona California, his name was the 60 Freeway slayer. HIs name was Ivan J. Hill. When DNA evidence was found linking him to 6 murders he was already in jail for a different crime.He was 45 when h was convicted. Ivan J. Hill (THANKS TO GOOGLE.COM) During trial a recording was played of a call that Hill made. He called to report a murder he committed.He said that a woman was buried on an Ontario park. Then on a second call he made was played and it said "Y'all better catch me before I kill again." Days later jury finally decided on death penalty. March 21 2007 Ivan I Hill was executed. Here are some links about the 60 Freeway Slayer: http://www.crimezzz.net/serialkiller_news/H/HILL_ivan_j.php http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jan/03/local/me-hill3

In a book I read I learned that often Serial Killers can seem like the most normal person in the world. That person wouldn't harm a fly, they have a job, family, hobbies. And often that is the most abnormal aspect of the Serial Killer.

Though there aren't many, females aren't spared from this label. Karla Homolka is considered a Psychopath. She, along with her husband Paul are considered to be Canada's worst killers. She met her husband when she was still very young. She loved him so much that she would do anything for him. Including murder. Her husband, Paul, had an obsession with virgins and since Karla was not one, she was determined to do what it takes to make him happy. Paul set his sights on her sister, Tammy, she was fifteen at the time. Paul asked Karla for her sister, and the loving wive that she was, she let him have her. On New Years Eve was the day that th plan to have Tammy was going to be executed. They got the girl drunk right under her parent's nose and when everyone went to sleep they snuck into her room. Paul raped her, Tammy nerver knew. She died from choking on her own vomit. When she and her husband got caught she confessed everything and was sent to prison for 12 years and now lives in a disclosed location in antilles Psychology of Serial Killers ([|read more here])

There are different types of serial killers.(From the Book //Murder Most Rare:The Female Serial Killer)//


 * Black Widow**: A women who systematically murders multiple spouses, partners, or other family members. She may also claim victims outside of the family. The motives for these murders may be diverse and may encompass other classifications, such as Profit or Crime.
 * Angel of Death**: A woman who systematically murders individuals who are in her care or who rely on her for some form of medical attention or similar support. The motives for these murders may diverse.
 * Sexual Predator**: A woman who systematically murders others in what are known to be clear acts of sexual homicide. The motive for these murders must be sexual in nature.
 * Revenge**: A woman who systematically murders individuals for motives of revenge or jealousy.
 * Profit or Crime**: A woman who systematically murders individuals in the course of other criminal activities(or for profit) but who is not a member of a team of killers and does not meet the criteria of a **Black Widow**.
 * Team Killer**: In conjunction with at least one other person., a woman who systematically murders others or who participates in the systematic murder of others . The motives for these murders may be diverse, and the woman may not have personally murdered others.
 * Question of Sanity**: A women who kills and a psychological disorder must be present and be a of such magnitude as to bring the issue of culpability into question.
 * Unexplained**: