The Psychology of Serial Killers

Hosted by Dr. Rachel Toles -A detailed psychological exploration as to why we (the general public) are obsessed with serial killers - is it an unconscious self-protective measure or morbid curiosity? Why do we desire to get inside the minds of dangerous people? -Defining what IS a serial killer, and what MAKES them a serial killer, what motivates them? -A detailed dive and discussion into the different types of serial killers - Hedonistic (Jeffrey Dahmer), Power/Control (Ted Bundy) Mission-Orientated (Joseph Franklin/Dexter) and Visionary Killers (David Berkowitz) -Exploration of the actual neurological brain activity and psychology behind those who desire to kill multiple times -Who are the people that fall in love with serial killers and why? -The big question: How do we defend ourselves against a serial killer? -The entire evening has a slick video and photo package using stock and archival material from news sources and law enforcement