holy shit, that reminds me, I gotta finish that show. I was watching it, then completely forgot i was watching it, then haven't been back #JustADHDThings
It is, but it's different from a spree killer in that the killings are spaced out, and follow a specific methodology and victim type (although there are some exceptions).
Serial was used because when the term was coined serial movies were a thing, which is kinda like the equivalent of the limited series on streaming platforms now. Basically the killings were episodic.
Yeah, but the problem is... You need to leave home to be a serial killer. Well, no wait. I mean to be a good one. I think if you kept inviting people to your house and killing them, it would be a bit of an easy trail to follow. So, being a successful serial killer is too much work.
If you averaged out every serial killer, you end up with someone that is remarkably just like me. I've learned this isn't a bit of trivia to mention during job interviews.
Serial killers skew white, male, under middle age, have a developmental trauma, tend to work alone, have impulse control issue, lack of empathy and manipulative behavior. As compared to the general populace.
This is one of those times where racism strikes again. Serial killers also skew towards killing those like them, so guess what was ignored for a long time? Right, suspicious deaths of black individuals, meaning our 'tracking' of serial killers had some pretty large dearths.
Thanks for noticing. I was changing what I was thinking on the fly, going for something flippant and hopefully funny, kinda lost where I was initially going, and landed on a bit racist and bigoted. Alcohol may have also been involved, so I couldn't work up the motivation to add in a few more groups without going all word salad, or over the top.
If you averaged out every serial killer, you end up with someone that is remarkably just like me. Iāve learned this isnāt a bit of trivia to mention during job interviews.
... but it's a cracking ice-breaker on a first date!
I suspect this would change a bit, if you separate serial killers from mass shooters.
Serial killers need to plan out what they are doing, to not get caught. They can often hide behind a mask of charisma.
Mass shooters fit this quite well. It's also the exact behaviour I would expect from someone trapped in an untenable situation. The pressure builds until something happens. In a few of those people, it is via anger and rage against those they feel wronged them.
1 group is likely naturally broken, to some degree. The other is broken by modern society.
35 Comments
daddycool@lemmy.world · 48 pts · 205d
All cars have wheels. Not everything with wheels is a car.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 204d
RedSnt@feddit.dk · 2 pts · 204d
He better be in season 3 š
osanna@thebrainbin.org · 2 pts · 204d
holy shit, that reminds me, I gotta finish that show. I was watching it, then completely forgot i was watching it, then haven't been back #JustADHDThings
peteypete420@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 203d
What show is it? Looks fucking awesome
degen@midwest.social · 3 pts · 203d
My guess is twisted metal? Forgot it was a thing but the games were sick
osanna@thebrainbin.org · 1 pts · 203d
yup. thatās the one.
lath@piefed.social · 33 pts · 205d
The more famous serial killers i barely remember even a bit of were described as social animals, charismatic and highly adept at manipulation.
osanna@thebrainbin.org · 19 pts · 205d
village604@adultswim.fan · 4 pts · 204d
Mass shooters and serial killers are two separate things.
ttyybb@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 204d
Isn't a serial killer defined as a murderer with at least 3 victims? Or have I fallen for TV culture
village604@adultswim.fan · 3 pts · 204d
It is, but it's different from a spree killer in that the killings are spaced out, and follow a specific methodology and victim type (although there are some exceptions).
Serial was used because when the term was coined serial movies were a thing, which is kinda like the equivalent of the limited series on streaming platforms now. Basically the killings were episodic.
r00ty@kbin.life · 24 pts · 205d
Yeah, but the problem is... You need to leave home to be a serial killer. Well, no wait. I mean to be a good one. I think if you kept inviting people to your house and killing them, it would be a bit of an easy trail to follow. So, being a successful serial killer is too much work.
I'll do it tomorrow. Yeah, tomorrow.
derry@midwest.social · 6 pts · 205d
Milwaukee police have entered the chat.
r00ty@kbin.life · 4 pts · 205d
Come back "tomorrow"
derry@midwest.social · 2 pts · 205d
I read the wiki article on dahmer before posting this, that was a mistake. CW on that article, nasty stuff , guy was really messed up.
derry@midwest.social · 2 pts · 205d
And Des Plaines police.
Skyrmir@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 205d
If you averaged out every serial killer, you end up with someone that is remarkably just like me. I've learned this isn't a bit of trivia to mention during job interviews.
SirHery@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 205d
The average person discovers he is average.
Skyrmir@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 205d
Serial killers skew white, male, under middle age, have a developmental trauma, tend to work alone, have impulse control issue, lack of empathy and manipulative behavior. As compared to the general populace.
NannerBanner@literature.cafe · 13 pts · 205d
This is one of those times where racism strikes again. Serial killers also skew towards killing those like them, so guess what was ignored for a long time? Right, suspicious deaths of black individuals, meaning our 'tracking' of serial killers had some pretty large dearths.
Skyrmir@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 205d
That's just because they picked it up from us Americans. Like the lions that learned gay sex.
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 1 pts · 201d
Interesting implication, that black people aren't Americans.
Skyrmir@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 201d
Thanks for noticing. I was changing what I was thinking on the fly, going for something flippant and hopefully funny, kinda lost where I was initially going, and landed on a bit racist and bigoted. Alcohol may have also been involved, so I couldn't work up the motivation to add in a few more groups without going all word salad, or over the top.
SirHery@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 205d
Welp ā ļø Then I wish you the best. I guess?
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 203d
... but it's a cracking ice-breaker on a first date!
cynar@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 205d
I suspect this would change a bit, if you separate serial killers from mass shooters.
Serial killers need to plan out what they are doing, to not get caught. They can often hide behind a mask of charisma.
Mass shooters fit this quite well. It's also the exact behaviour I would expect from someone trapped in an untenable situation. The pressure builds until something happens. In a few of those people, it is via anger and rage against those they feel wronged them.
1 group is likely naturally broken, to some degree. The other is broken by modern society.
cRazi_man@europe.pub · 11 pts · 205d
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 204d
Documentary serial killer:
Actual serial killer:
thatradomguy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 204d
Haha... haha.... hahahahaha
DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 204d
Oh shit, the FBI is on to me, brb gonna make sure the bodies in my backyard are well hidden
osanna@thebrainbin.org · 3 pts · 204d
Gacy? that you?
aeronmelon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 205d
That plus a brain defect that makes them think that ending a life is okay. All the other shuts-ins just play a lot of video games.
jaybone@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 205d
Oh are we supposed to be playing video games? Iāve been digging this pit in my basementā¦
maniclucky@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 205d
Assuming it's not for people or animals, enjoy your pit. Make sure you put supports in.
SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org · 3 pts · 205d
I have killed 0 so far. One or two should be fine. How many to make you a serial killer? Bout 5 or 6 maybe?