Berkowitz, A.K.A., the Son of Sam. David Berkowitz and all of the other serial killers tend to

think in unique ways. This paper will talk to you about characteristics, motives, different phases,

and the correlation between behavior and aggression.

Serial killers like everyone else have certain characteristics that set them apart. To be

considered a bonafied serial killer you must murder at least three to four people with a cooling off

period between each murder. These killings are usually one on one and are repetitive, occurring

with greater or lesser frequency over time ("Characteristics of Serial Murder"). Serial killers

usually don't have a connection with the victim and they very rarely if ever have a rational motive.

The serial killer likes to murder people in the same pattern, usually with a high degree of overkill.

This degree of overkill sets them a part from different serial killers.

Serial murderers also have different motives for their murders. One of the most obvious

is that they turn to murdering for a sense of power (Forwood). For this sense of power they

usually attack societies weakest members and th

killers have gone through one of the "Terrible Triad". The Terrible Triad includes bedwetting,

Forwood, Bill. "Repeatedly Killing... Why?!"n.pag. Online. Internet. 22 April. 1999. Available:

kids, most of the killers suffered from sexual and or physical abuse and also child neglect. Henry

This means that they are not able to tell that what they are hurting is a living, breathing, feeling

great emotional let down for the killer. They may even become so depressed as to attempt

Trolling Phase the serial killer tries to find the perfect victim for their needs. They usually tend to

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