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Who was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and bombed government office buildings in Oslo, Norway?
Who was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and bombed government office buildings in Oslo, Norway?
Anders Breivik
According to Hickey, which of the following is NOT a key issue in exploring serial murder from a global perspective?
According to Hickey, which of the following is NOT a key issue in exploring serial murder from a global perspective?
Who was responsible for the Port Arthur massacre?
Who was responsible for the Port Arthur massacre?
Martin Bryant
Whom did Jack the Ripper particularly enjoy targeting?
Whom did Jack the Ripper particularly enjoy targeting?
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What did an examination of German serial killers by the German police find?
What did an examination of German serial killers by the German police find?
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Why did German serial killer Gerhard Schroeder kill prostitutes?
Why did German serial killer Gerhard Schroeder kill prostitutes?
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Who was raised in a physically and sexually abusive home and engaged in violent acts?
Who was raised in a physically and sexually abusive home and engaged in violent acts?
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Where was the VICLAS system developed?
Where was the VICLAS system developed?
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In the Harbort study, many of the German serial killers were found to be affected by what?
In the Harbort study, many of the German serial killers were found to be affected by what?
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What characteristic is associated with German serial killers who were apprehended at a faster rate?
What characteristic is associated with German serial killers who were apprehended at a faster rate?
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Harbort noted that these German serial killers had the longest killing careers.
Harbort noted that these German serial killers had the longest killing careers.
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Why is Joachim Georg Kroll, the Laundry Room Killer, of particular interest to German profilers?
Why is Joachim Georg Kroll, the Laundry Room Killer, of particular interest to German profilers?
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What is a 'superkiller'?
What is a 'superkiller'?
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Since the end of World War II, how many cases of serial murder has Canada documented?
Since the end of World War II, how many cases of serial murder has Canada documented?
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Who murdered 11 children and teens with a hammer and considered it a 'mercy killing'?
Who murdered 11 children and teens with a hammer and considered it a 'mercy killing'?
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What is the 'Highway of Tears'?
What is the 'Highway of Tears'?
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Who entertained prostitutes at his 'Piggy Palace Good Times Society'?
Who entertained prostitutes at his 'Piggy Palace Good Times Society'?
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Who was a military man and became one of the most prolific sexual predators in Canadian history?
Who was a military man and became one of the most prolific sexual predators in Canadian history?
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This country executed a man for raping and murdering nine women, known as the Tehran Vampire.
This country executed a man for raping and murdering nine women, known as the Tehran Vampire.
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Who was Europe's most prolific modern serial killer?
Who was Europe's most prolific modern serial killer?
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Which of the following statements is true of the Gorby study?
Which of the following statements is true of the Gorby study?
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Describe the characteristics of the offender who killed children and young women around train stations.
Describe the characteristics of the offender who killed children and young women around train stations.
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Which of the following showed the greatest variance between the Hickey and Gorby studies?
Which of the following showed the greatest variance between the Hickey and Gorby studies?
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The United States' murder rate is _____ times higher than Japan's.
The United States' murder rate is _____ times higher than Japan's.
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Aki notes that the 95 percent homogeneity of Japan fosters a sense of _____.
Aki notes that the 95 percent homogeneity of Japan fosters a sense of _____.
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The term 'psychopath' was often used in Japan between 1955 and 1965 but gradually faded from usage in Japanese psychiatry.
The term 'psychopath' was often used in Japan between 1955 and 1965 but gradually faded from usage in Japanese psychiatry.
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As Japan's pornography industry expands, the number of sex crimes has markedly decreased.
As Japan's pornography industry expands, the number of sex crimes has markedly decreased.
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Japanese male offenders were more likely than their American male counterparts to murder using what method?
Japanese male offenders were more likely than their American male counterparts to murder using what method?
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Born in 1966 east of Johannesburg, South Africa, who became a prime example of cases that do not fit traditional profiles of violent offenders?
Born in 1966 east of Johannesburg, South Africa, who became a prime example of cases that do not fit traditional profiles of violent offenders?
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Which of the following is NOT one of Raj's types of mutilation?
Which of the following is NOT one of Raj's types of mutilation?
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Few serial murderers are found to be insane in the eyes of the law.
Few serial murderers are found to be insane in the eyes of the law.
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German serial murderers are less prone than American serial murderers to take trophies and travel large distances to find victims.
German serial murderers are less prone than American serial murderers to take trophies and travel large distances to find victims.
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Few countries appear to have a problem of certain offenders being defined as 'superkillers.'
Few countries appear to have a problem of certain offenders being defined as 'superkillers.'
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Japan is among countries with high rates of serial murder.
Japan is among countries with high rates of serial murder.
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American serial killers were slightly more likely to be involved in postmortem activities including mutilation.
American serial killers were slightly more likely to be involved in postmortem activities including mutilation.
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Study Notes
Serial Killers Overview
- Anders Breivik, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed eight in Oslo and 69 at a youth camp on Otoya island.
- Martin Bryant perpetrated the Port Arthur massacre, killing 35 in approximately nine minutes, with many victims being tourists.
- Jack the Ripper targeted prostitutes, showcasing a specific victim selection.
Global Perspectives on Serial Murder
- Religion is not considered a key issue when exploring serial murder globally.
- Homicides in German serial killers were often motivated by robbery as much as by sexual reasons.
Psychological Profiles and Patterns
- Gerhard Schroeder targeted prostitutes for their perceived financial gain.
- Peter Kurten, raised in an abusive environment, murdered women and girls using hammers and knives, ultimately executed by guillotine.
- Joachim Georg Kroll, known as the Laundry Room Killer, attracted profiler interest due to his low IQ.
Serial Killer Trends and Statistics
- Canada documented over 50 cases of serial murder since World War II.
- "Superkillers" are defined as individuals accused of claiming numerous murders, often inflating victim counts.
- The "Highway of Tears" is a known route linked to missing and murdered women in Canada.
Misconceptions and Crime Rates
- The United States' murder rate is significantly higher, at 16 times that of Japan.
- In Japan, the term "psychopath" was used actively from 1955 to 1965 but has fallen out of favor in psychiatry.
- As Japan’s pornography industry grew, sex crimes notably decreased, contradicting common assumptions.
Mutilation and Behavioral Patterns
- Andrei Chikatilo, a prolific Russian serial killer, was driven by pedophilia and a history of violence toward his victims, including removing their eyes.
- German serial killers are typically less likely than their American counterparts to keep trophies or travel extensively for killing.
- Research indicates that fewer serial murderers are legally deemed insane.
Misleading Information and Deviations
- Claims regarding "superkillers" are present in multiple countries, contrary to the notion that few have this issue.
- Japan does not rank high in serial murder rates, correcting a common misconception.
- American serial killers exhibit a higher tendency for postmortem activities, including mutilation.
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Explore the disturbing world of serial killers with a focus on notable cases, psychological profiles, and trends across different regions. From Anders Breivik's horrific actions in Norway to the patterns observed in various killer profiles, this quiz delves into the complexities of serial murder. Test your knowledge on the motivations and statistics that shape our understanding of this dark phenomenon.
