United States the Serial Killers Capital of the World

[JohnStOnge]

Watching a documentary on serial killers. At the start it was stated that, since the 1970s, the United States has produced more than double the number of serial killers than the rest of the world combined.

[Pwns]

So we have more than our fair share of sociopathic sadists?

So does this provide reasonable doubt that our rate of mass shootings has less to do with the availability of guns and more with who we have here?

Did not mean to derail the topic, but you know that's a reasonable corollary.

[CAA Flagship]

First, what is the definition of "serial killings"?
Second, how is that different than what the jihadists are doing?
Third, I say bullshit.
Fourth, what about D1B?

[JohnStOnge]

You did not derail the topic. I almost titled the thread, "Another indication that guns are not the problem." Almost mentioned that, while there are some exceptions, serial killers tend to use more "personal" means to kill their victims rather than guns. Things like strangling and stabbing.

[JohnStOnge]

First, what is the definition of "serial killings"?
Second, how is that different than what the jihadists are doing?

The documentary did not provide a definition but if the definition at http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictio ... ial+killer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is accurate it may answer both questions:

serial killer A person who murders 3+ people over a period of > 30 days, with a n inactive period between each murder, and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological gratification.

[Pwns]

Basically anyone who kills and gets nothing out of it but enjoyment or thrills.

[Ivytalk]

John, you must be a stitch at cocktail parties.

[Grizalltheway]

John, you must be a stitch at cocktail parties.

I'm sure he brings his own grain alcohol and Fresca.

[Ibanez]

Watching a documentary on serial killers. At the start it was stated that, since the 1970s, the United States has produced more than double the number of serial killers than the rest of the world combined.

We're #1!!!!!!!

[JohnStOnge]

Basically anyone who kills and gets nothing out of it but enjoyment or thrills.

Yeah it was sobering. At least the way the documentary described it. The narrator said that they like to see the fear up close and also like to watch people's eyes as they die to see the life go out.

[Chizzang]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

[GannonFan]

Watching a documentary on serial killers. At the start it was stated that, since the 1970s, the United States has produced more than double the number of serial killers than the rest of the world combined.

We're #1!!!!!!!

Yup, gotta hand it to us - when we do something, we really do it better than anyone else.

[andy7171]

We're #1!!!!!!!

Yup, gotta hand it to us - when we do something, we really do it better than anyone else.

FUCK YEAH!

I second Flaggy's bullshit call. Dipshit other countries just can't figure out its the same guy offing people every 3-15 months.

[kalm]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

[Pwns]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

I bet most serial killers are pro choice, though.

[Jjoey52]

I agree they are pro choice,but they believe in retroactive abortion.

[CID1990]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

I remember when I was a kid I was an avid hunter. All I had to do was walk out of my house with a rifle or shotgun (I lived down in the woods). We ate a lot of game back then. Even so, whenever I killed a squirrel, or quail, rabbit or deer, I always felt this little pang of guilt. I still do (well, maybe not so much for squirrels... fvck squirrels)

Anyway, at some point when I was a teenager I remember seeing something on serial killers- maybe it was about Bundy, I don't remember. But at some point they talked about how one characteristic that many serial killers shared was an early propensity for cruelty to animals, and I remember thinking we'll I'm pretty sure I'm off the hook on that one.

I never quite got used to killing deer but after the bacon stuffed tenderloin baked in mushroom soup came out of the oven, all was well

[Skjellyfetti]

We're just better at catching them.

[CID1990]

We're just better at catching them.

Actually there might be a small amount of truth to that.

[Wedgebuster]

Back in the day, all kids were raised on a diet of serial, it was about 80% sugar. Wonder what that did?


Just thought I'd throw that out there..

[houndawg]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

John may not be as creepy in the flesh as he comes across here but I'll bet the Moms in his neighborhood have him on their watch list.

[AZGrizFan]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

THat was my first thought as well, klammy.

[Chizzang]

John,
You fascination with serial killers does not at all surprise me
Your view of animals is a common one among serial killers and sociopaths

I remember when I was a kid I was an avid hunter. All I had to do was walk out of my house with a rifle or shotgun (I lived down in the woods). We ate a lot of game back then. Even so, whenever I killed a squirrel, or quail, rabbit or deer, I always felt this little pang of guilt. I still do (well, maybe not so much for squirrels... fvck squirrels)

Anyway, at some point when I was a teenager I remember seeing something on serial killers- maybe it was about Bundy, I don't remember. But at some point they talked about how one characteristic that many serial killers shared was an early propensity for cruelty to animals, and I remember thinking we'll I'm pretty sure I'm off the hook on that one.

I never quite got used to killing deer but after the bacon stuffed tenderloin baked in mushroom soup came out of the oven, all was well

The ability to identify suffering in others when you see it...
both animals and humans suffer and experience complex anxiety and pain

Its really not any more complicated than that
That twinge you felt is called Momentary Empathetic Response
The cognitive development of this is commonly stunted in abused (PTSD) children



You're very likely a psychologically healthy adult
Congratulations you passed the first test

[CID1990]

I remember when I was a kid I was an avid hunter. All I had to do was walk out of my house with a rifle or shotgun (I lived down in the woods). We ate a lot of game back then. Even so, whenever I killed a squirrel, or quail, rabbit or deer, I always felt this little pang of guilt. I still do (well, maybe not so much for squirrels... fvck squirrels)

Anyway, at some point when I was a teenager I remember seeing something on serial killers- maybe it was about Bundy, I don't remember. But at some point they talked about how one characteristic that many serial killers shared was an early propensity for cruelty to animals, and I remember thinking we'll I'm pretty sure I'm off the hook on that one.

I never quite got used to killing deer but after the bacon stuffed tenderloin baked in mushroom soup came out of the oven, all was well

You're very likely a psychologically healthy adult

You just don't know me that well, then