Many of the killers suffer from some sort or psychological disturbance in their lives. The problems can range from their parents, peers, or anyone in their daily surroundings. Also, about 85% of the world’s serial killers, by one estimate, live in the United States, and are nearly always men (Internet). It all comes down to the individual (Lt. Denis Cremins). Brain disorders are a frequently proposed explanation. Clinical studies do suggest that a brain disorder or injury can trigger outbursts of anger and less frequently in violent behavior. At least 14 million people in the United States are victims of some sort of brain dysfunction, which may have been presen

t from birth or the result of an injury or disease (Levin and Fox). In some cases a lot of the convicted suffer from abuses, such as physical or emotional. He or she may have been bullied by other kids at school, or by anyone in their neighborhoods. They may have been teased by their appearance, their speech, or just because others "didn’t like them". The child may have been unpopular as well. Their self-esteem may also be brought down by name-calling.

A lot of the people could have went through physical abuse from peers or parents. They could also come from a nurturing family. Which can also lead a killer to putting off the impression that he is a gentleman of some sort. The parents could have showered the child with gifts, and praised them constantly.

One other type is the "Hedonistic Killer", which means this person obtains sexual satisfaction through homicides. A lot of these killers will put their victims through torture, such as blindfolding or teasing. Many of these people are in touch with reality (Serial Killers pg.247). The Hedonistic killers usually savors every moment of the process (Levin

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