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What is the typical threshold for the number of murders committed by a serial killer?
What is the typical threshold for the number of murders committed by a serial killer?
Three murders
What is the usual motive for serial killing according to the text?
What is the usual motive for serial killing according to the text?
Psychological gratification
According to the FBI, what are some possible motives of serial killers?
According to the FBI, what are some possible motives of serial killers?
Anger, thrill-seeking, financial gain, attention seeking
What may the victims of serial killers have in common, according to the text?
What may the victims of serial killers have in common, according to the text?
What does the FBI focus on to find key clues into finding the killer and their motives?
What does the FBI focus on to find key clues into finding the killer and their motives?
What are some motives of serial killers according to the FBI?
What are some motives of serial killers according to the FBI?
How does the FBI use patterns in serial killings to find key clues into the killer's motives?
How does the FBI use patterns in serial killings to find key clues into the killer's motives?
What is the minimum number of murders typically required for a person to be considered a serial killer?
What is the minimum number of murders typically required for a person to be considered a serial killer?
What is the usual motive for serial killing according to the text?
What is the usual motive for serial killing according to the text?
What commonalities may the victims of serial killers have according to the text?
What commonalities may the victims of serial killers have according to the text?
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Serial Killer Threshold
Serial Killer Threshold
Typically, three or more murders over a period of more than a month with significant time intervals between them.
Serial Killer Motive
Serial Killer Motive
Often psychological gratification.
FBI Serial Killer Motives
FBI Serial Killer Motives
Anger, thrill-seeking, financial gain, attention-seeking.
Victim Commonalities
Victim Commonalities
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FBI Clue Sourcing
FBI Clue Sourcing
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Serial Killer Definition
Serial Killer Definition
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Serial Killer Pattern Focus
Serial Killer Pattern Focus
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Minimum Murders for Serial Killer
Minimum Murders for Serial Killer
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Typical Serial Killer Motive
Typical Serial Killer Motive
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Victim Commonalities
Victim Commonalities
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Study Notes
Serial Killers
- The typical threshold for the number of murders committed by a serial killer is a minimum of three.
- The usual motive for serial killing is not explicitly stated in the text, but the FBI identifies several possible motives.
- According to the FBI, possible motives of serial killers include:
- Power and control
- Sexual gratification
- Profit
- Revenge
- Thrill-seeking
- Psychological satisfaction
- Victims of serial killers may have commonalities, such as:
- Similar demographics (age, gender, race, etc.)
- Similar occupation or lifestyle
- Similar circumstances surrounding the murder
- The FBI focuses on patterns in the killings to find key clues into the killer's motives, including:
- MO (modus operandi) - the way the killer commits the crime
- Signature - the unique aspects of the crime that are not necessary to commit the crime
- The FBI uses patterns in serial killings to find key clues into the killer's motives by analyzing:
- Victimology - the study of the victims and their characteristics
- Crime scene analysis - the study of the physical evidence and circumstances at the crime scene
- Behavioral analysis - the study of the killer's behavior and motivations
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Test your knowledge of infamous serial killers with this quiz. From their motives to their methods, see how much you know about these chilling individuals who committed multiple murders.
