What is a psychopath? A person with no conscience? A violent person? Yes—by definition (“lack of remorse”) A violent person? Some are, but many are not. A killer ? Most are not, but some are…

What’s the difference between a sociopath, psychopath, and serial killer? “Sociopath” has been replaced by Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD). Pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. Evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15. Antisocial behavior is not exclusively linked with schizophrenia or a manic episode.

What’s the difference… “Psychopath” continues to be used by some criminologists. Other traits of sociopaths/psychopaths Repeatedly performing criminal acts Deceitfulness Impulsivity Reckless disregard for safety of self & others Lack of remorse 15-25% of prisoners & 1% of general public are psychopaths *See handout-Psychopathy Checklist

Serial Killers 3+ victims over period of time Multiple killings, events, and locations Cooling off period Psychological gratification Usually with sexual element NOT a mass murderer

Serial Killers contd. Common traits Majority are white males High IQ Unstable families and/or abuse Antisocial Personality Disorder Macdonald Triad Bedwetting after age 12 History of animal torture Pyromania

Serial Killers contd. Escape into new reality where they are in charge. *power/control* Female killers are rare (9%) 4 Major Motives Visionary-god/devil Mission oriented-”rid the world of…” Hedonistic-pleasure from killing Power/control

Serial Killers contd. Theories-possible causes Biological-born violent, abnormal brain activity Fractured Identity Syndrome-traumatic events fracture personality Social Process Theory-turn to crime due to peer, family, or friend pressure

Serial Killers contd. Brief history Medieval Ages-werewolves or vampires were blamed 1st media attention- Burke & Hare 1827, Scotland Jack the Ripper-1888 London, UK H.H. Holmes-Chicago 1890s 27 victims The Devil In The White City Zodiac- San Francisco 1968-69 7-37 victims

City of God: Ze Pequeno (Little Dice)

Reservoir Dogs: “Mr. Blonde” (Michael Madsen)

Anthony Hopkins: The Silence of the Lambs

Charles Manson “From the worlds of darkness I did let loose devils and demons with the power of scorpions to torment."

Ted Bundy: Campus Killer “You feel the last bit of breath leaving their body. You’re looking into their eyes. A person in that situation is God..."

John Gacy: Killer Clown “I should never have been convicted of anything more serious than running a cemetery without a license."

David Berkowitz: Son of Sam “I am deeply hurt by you calling me a woman hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the ‘Son of Sam’."

Peter Sutcliffe: The Yorkshire Ripper “The women I killed were filth-bastard prostitutes who were littering the streets. I was just cleaning the place up a bit."

Edmund Kemper: Co-Ed Killer “One side of me says ‘I’d like to talk to her, date her’. The other side of me says, ‘I wonder how her head would look on a stick’."

Aileen Wuornos: Highway Killer “I robbed them, and I killed them cold as ice, and I know I would kill another person because I’ve hated humans for a long time."

Herman Mudgett (H. H. Holmes): America’s First Serial Killer “I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact that I was a murderer….I was born with the Evil One standing as my sponsor beside the bed where I was ushered into the world, and he has been with me since.” - H. H. Holmes

Andrei Chikatilo: Citizen X “I felt a kind of madness and ungovernability in perverted sexual acts. I couldn’t control my actions ."

Pedro Alonzo Lopez: Monster of the Andes “I am the man of the century. No one will forget me.” “The moment of death is enthralling and exciting. Only those who actually kill know what I mean…When I am released I will feel that moment again.”

Jeffrey Dahmer: The Milwaukee Cannibal “After the fear and terror of what I had done had left…I started it all over again. From then on it was a craving, a hunger..."

Jeffrey Dahmer 1960-1994 Raped, murdered, and dismembered at least 17 men and boys between 1978-1991. Many involved necrophilia, cannibalism, and displaying of body parts. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, and Necrophilia. Some think Anti-social Personality Disorder Found guilty and sentenced to 16 life imprisonments. Psychologists couldn’t agree it he was insane or not. Was he able to differentiate between right and wrong? Was he able to control his impulses? How premeditated were the murders?

Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” Juicy J - Uh She’s a beast I call her Karma (come back) She eats your heart out Like Jeffrey Dahmer (woo)

Preview Text Title Cover illustration Art pg. 4 Photo pg. 8 Predictions Title Cover illustration Art pg. 4 Photo pg. 8

Structure of Book Table of Contents pg. 7 Preface Prologue Epilogue Sources pg. 200 Notes pg. 202 *reference while you read

4 Major Themes Friendship Isolation Responsibility (who is to blame?) Empathy & Insanity

Cultural References Monty Python (p. 20)-British sketch comedy show from the 70’s. Mary Tyler Moore Show (p.41)-American sitcom from the 70’s. Letterman (p.126) –Late night talk show with David Letterman 1982-2015

Slang & Idioms Radar screen (p.51) Shtick (p.?) Does a number (p.126) “Dumber” (p.122)

Assignment-as you read My Friend Dahmer Complete your Double Entry Journal Link your commentary/analysis to psychological concepts and/or the novel’s four themes. Make note of events/moments where the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) might come into play. Final-Small Group Project will use your entries/notes. Details to come…