Okay, so I started this whole thing because I was really curious about what makes serial killers tick. I mean, how does someone go from being a regular person to, well, a murderer? It’s messed up, but I just had to know more.
I started by grabbing a bunch of books on the subject. Some were like, true crime stories, you know, detailing what happened in different cases. Others were more about the psychology stuff, trying to explain why these people do what they do. It was a lot, I won’t lie.
Digging into Their Minds
- I read about how some researchers think that a lot of these killers had really messed up childhoods. Like, they were abused or something, and that kind of messed them up for life. It made sense, I guess, but it’s still hard to wrap your head around.
- Then there was this whole thing about how learning about serial killers can actually help you be more aware of your surroundings. It’s like, by understanding how these people think, you can better spot warning signs in others, you know? It was a weird way to think about it, but it kind of made sense.
I also found this 90-minute masterclass thing, some kind of touring show, about the psychology of serial killers. It was super intense, diving deep into all the dark stuff. I watched a recording of one of them, and it was kind of mind-blowing. They talked about all these famous killers and tried to explain how they went from normal to, well, you know.
Honestly, it was a lot to take in. It’s not exactly light reading, you know? But I did learn a lot. It’s like, these people aren’t just monsters. They’re complex, messed up individuals with a whole lot of issues. It doesn’t excuse what they did, not at all, but it does help you understand it a little better, I guess.
In the end, I realized that this whole journey wasn’t just about understanding serial killers. It was also about understanding people in general, how our experiences shape us, and how things can go really wrong sometimes. It’s heavy stuff, but I’m glad I went through it. I think I came out of it with a bit more understanding of the human mind, even the dark parts.
