Lonnie Athens's Violence and Serial Killer Typologies

Lonnie Athens's Violationization Process

• Four stages lead to violence
• Brutilization: Triggered by past abuse, involves violent subjugation, personal horror (witnessing violence), and violent coaching (promotes self-reliance through violence).
• Deviance/Belligerence: Belief that violence is necessary, fueled by a desire to avoid future abuse.
• Violent Performance: Responding with violence toward perceived abusers or authority figures.
• Virulency: Labeled as violent, leading to an ego boost.

James Fox & Jack Levins's Serial Killer Typology and Motivations

• Serial Murder: Three or more murders over time, potentially involving individuals with varying identities, such as rule-followers or sociopaths.
• Thrill Killers: Motivation is serial sadism or dominance (most common).
• Mission Killers: Desire to reform the world or enact a vision requiring murder.
• Expedience Killers: Motivated by profit or self-preservation.

James Fox & Jack Levins's Mass Murder Typology and Motivations

• Mass Murder: Four or more people murdered by one or a few assailants within a single time frame.
• Four Types:
  • Revenge Killers: Driven by a desire for revenge.
  • Love Killers: Commit suicide with others.
  • Profit Killers: Killing for cover-up of another crime.
  • Terrorist Killers: Driven by a desire to instill terror.

Shared Motivations in Mass Murder and Serial Murder

• Common to both mass and serial murder: Power, revenge, loyalty, profit, and terror.

Explore the intricate processes leading to violence as outlined by Lonnie Athens, including stages like brutilization and virulency. Additionally, delve into the serial killer typology developed by James Fox and Jack Levin, revealing motivations such as thrill-seeking and mission-driven killings. This quiz provides insights into the darker aspects of human behavior and criminality.