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Traits of a Serial Killer

My brother is fucked up in the head. Only until recently have I noticed how dangerous it could actually be.

His friend, who studies a lot of Psychology and mental issues, who graduated in the same grade as him, IMed me about him, telling me that out of 30 traits of a serial killer, so far my brother has filled 15 of the 30. Ed Gein only had 10.

below is a list of 14 characteristics, which circulate all over the internet.

1. Over 90 percent of serial killers are male.
2. They tend to be intelligent, with IQ's in the "bright normal" range.
3. They do poorly in school, have trouble holding down jobs, and often work as unskilled laborers.
4. They tend to come from markedly unstable families.
5. As children, they are abandoned by their fathers and raised by domineering mothers.
6. Their families often have criminal, psychiatric and alcoholic histories.
7. They hate their fathers and mothers.
8. They are commonly abused as children - psychologically, physically and sexually. Often the abuse is by a family member.
9. Many serial killers spend time in institutions as children and have records of early psychiatric problems.
10. They have high rates of suicide attempts.
11. From an early age, many are intensely interested in voyeurism, fetishism, and sado-masochistic pornography.
12. More than 60 percent of serial killers wet their beds beyond the age of 12.
13. Many serial killers are fascinated with fire starting.
14. They are involved with sadistic activity or tormenting small creatures.

I decided to share my findings with all of you. Should I be worried how well he fits these descriptions? I mean, he doesn't seem to have the balls to go through with killing someone, but who really knows besides him.
1. 5 Jul 2008 06:13 | pulse
pulse
There's only one place you can turn for help with this.

Jebus Direct!
2. 5 Jul 2008 15:27 | Entropic_Catalyst
Entropic_Catalyst
There's only one place you can turn for help with this.

Jebus Direct! - OR, I'm replying to this. Thats all.
3. 6 Jul 2008 02:57 | Anonymous
Anonymous
I assume your brother is at college. Perhaps his friend can talk to a Residence Advisor or a Dean and get him some help.
4. 9 Jul 2008 03:17 | grouchobeer
grouchobeer
I saw this serial killer with a hockey mask on tv he sounds dangerous
5. 10 Jul 2008 03:04 | flint
flint
Ha very funny.
His brother might have serious mental issues and your making a joke.
Not very appropriate.
Plus it's not even funny.
6. 10 Jul 2008 18:28 - Edited by: ZetsubouRyan | ZetsubouRyan
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Yeah, because if there's one thing Gnomz isn't all about, it's making jokes about serious issues.
7. 11 Jul 2008 00:03 | Entropic_Catalyst
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