Concept information
Preferred term
serial and mass killers
Definition
- Society is deeply intrigued by serial killers and mass murderers, who are considered to be some of the most dangerous, callous, and capricious criminals known to man. Stories of sadistic individuals who inflict torture on their victims and stories of psychologically disturbed individuals who “go berserk” have spread fear and trepidation about unpredictable violence committed by strangers. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Serial and Mass Killers]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/serial_and_mass_killers
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