thrill oriented type get a high from killing and kill people for the thrill of it. Then there is the lust killer one of the most famous types of serial killer. They kill because it turns them on. They take pleasure in knowing how much they can torture a victim.
             Although serial killers are unique in their own ways, many of them have things in common. For instance, as children most serial killers tortured animals, wet the bed often, and set fires. It is also common for a serial killer to have been abused as a child or to have had exposure to traumatic events. Most serial killers usually have some brain damage. The brain damage is usually caused by the abuse of drugs. Most serial killers are white males in their 20s and 30s. Serial killers are often said to have low self-esteem and are sexually dysfunctional.
             Explanations as to why a serial killer kills have been given. Some say it is
             because of genetics, a predisposition to kill. Others believe it is because of their environment, or in the way they were brought up. A definite answer lies in the childhoods of serial killers. At an early age, behavioral patterns that lead to serial killing begin.
             The following childhood traits of serial killers were determined in a study by Robert Ressler, Ann Burgess and John Douglas of 36 incarcerated serial killers:
             The three most reported behaviors were daydreaming, compulsive masturbation and isolation. Daydreaming, or fantasy, is a major component of the psyche of a serial killer. In a 1998 FBI study of 151 imprisoned serial killers, it was found that 42% were abused or neglected as children, 74% were psychologically abused as children, and 35% witnessed sexual violence as children. (www.serialkillers.net)
             A serial killer usually uses their victims in a way that will satisfy their sexual fantasies. If the serial killer
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