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| 7 MYTHS You Still Believe About SERIAL KILLERS |
Serial killers, it's a creepy topic, and not exactly something that we take classes for in school which means that the majority of what we learn about them is through rumors and word of mouth. But, as we know by now, that game of telephone creates myths, some of which, believe it or not, actually puts you at risk. So, today I'm going to take seven of the most commonly believed myths that you likely still believe about serial killers and explain the truth behind them so that hopefully you'll better understand why these people kill in the first place. Who they really are, and most importantly, how to protect yourself.
This is Seven Myths You Still Believe About Serial Killers.
Serial killers account for most murders
Many people believe that the majority of homicides in most countries are carried out by serial killers. But, the truth is that serial killers account for at most only 1% of murders.
According to recent FBI crime statistics, around 15,000 murders are committed annually in the United States, which is pretty alarming considering only 1% of them attributed to serial killers.
So, think about that next time you piss off your neighbor. You know, the one that's always taking out his trash late at night? Oh yeah, that's limbs in there.
In the United States, most serial killers are Caucasian
When you think of a serial killer, you probably think of people like Ted Bundy, or John Wayne Gacy.
Very few of you can probably picture a serial killer who isn't white, likely because the most famous ones are Caucasian. But, the truth is skin color has absolutely nothing to do with one's ability to cut someone else like a fish. The ability to become a serial killer exists in all shades and colors. In fact, there are quite a number of documented cases of African American, Latino and Asian American serial killers.
The most famous examples of which are Matthew Emmanuel Macon, Jimmie Reed and Shelly Brooks.
Yes, there are even female serial killers. Think about it. They carry a lot more on them than men do.
They have purses. They're always ready.
All serial killers are male
Following what I just mentioned, there are many people who believe that there are actually no female serial killers. This is primarily due to the fact that the most famous ones are, in fact, male, and the perpetuation of this myth by the media, and even the government.
Believe it or not, in 1998, a highly regarded FBI profiler named Ray Hazelwood announced to all of America, "There are no female serial killers."
To which all the female serial killers went, "Good, good."
Well, Roy was most definitely mistaken because even though the number of males in this category
outweigh the number of females, there have been many female serial killers. In fact, crime data shows that 17% of all serial homicides committed in the United States are done by females. Additionally, it reveals that there are more female serial murders than there are female one-time killers.
So, next time your girlfriend and wife cuts you up a nice steak, watch how good she is with a knife 'cause she may have experience with it.
Serial killers are socially dysfunctional
While movies, books and other media portray serial killers as isolated awkward loners who hunt down their victims, this isn't the rule in real life by any means.
Almost always, real-life serial killers are adept at hiding their true nature. Ability to put on a face that won't make them stand out in public. And what might shock you the most is that they have lives, spouses, jobs, and sometimes, yes, even kids. When caught, their friends and families immediately go on the defensive.
"No, no, not Mike.
"He can't be the Rodeo Strangler.
"I've known him for 15 years."
And it's not even uncommon for the killer to actually to become friendly with their future victims, or in some rare cases, even the very law enforcement agents looking for them.
All serial killers are mentally ill or evil geniuses
Movies, TV shows and the like depict serial killers as having debilitating mental illnesses like schizophrenia or psychosis, or often as being one of the smartest people on the planet.
However, the truth is very few serial killers suffer with any sort of mental illness at all, with, of course, the exception of whatever makes them have the ability to take a human life in the first place.
In fact, most of them aren't even considered insane by the criminal justice system. When it comes to the evil geniuses part, IQ tests performed on apprehended serial killers showed that most of them were well below genius levels ranging from borderline to above average.
As far as the evil genius part goes, IQ tests performed on apprehended serial killers showed that most of them were well below genius levels. In fact, most of them were borderline to slightly above average intelligence which is the standard results that you see in the general population.
Serial killers travel widely for their kills
Often people think of serial killers as wanting to travel away from their hometown, and are willing to travel great distances in order to avoid capture. Now, while this was true in the case of Ted Bundy who committed homicides in multiple states, roaming serial murders are very uncommon. In fact, according to a 2005 report by the FBI, most serial killers have well-defined areas of operation.
A geographical comfort zone, if you will. "Let's see who's around the block." The first murder that they commit usually occurs close to their home, and they establish their own boundaries there soon after.
Those borders only expand outwards after the killer becomes confident in the execution of their murders.
There are very few serial killers that exist
Yeah, get ready to tuck in extra tight tonight.
This myth is pretty easy to believe, considering your local news probably doesn't report on killings very often. You may be under the impression that only one or two serial killers are active at any given time. While anyone else who has been doing it for a while may be retired or unable to be found because they're more than likely dead.
Well, sorry but that just isn't true.
It only seems that way because their actual murders are spread out over time, and the scary reality is that there are a lot of monsters out there right now. In fact, there could be one living next to you.
According to the former chief of the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, John Douglas, there are between 35 and 50 active serial killers in the United States at any given time. And that's a conservative estimate.
So, next time your dog poops on your neighbor's lawn, make sure you clean it up or he's going to graft your face to that dog's ass.
Be weary of the ever-smiling because if they're smiling all day every day, they'll also be smiling while they're chopping you up.
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