Comments on: Thriller Thursday: Serial Killer Fascination

By: Tameri Etherton

Tameri Etherton — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:23:41 +0000

For someone who doesn’t watch horror movies because I’m such a wimp, I’m always surprised how fascinated I am with serial killers. I think it’s the psychological factor and exactly what you mentioned – the WHY of it all. Ann Rule is one of my favorite authors for this genre. Probably because she humanizes the killers not necessarily in a compassionate manner, but in a way that we can get a glimpse of what makes them do what they do. And like it. That’s the creepiest part for me. They like killing.

I’ve never seen an episode of Dexter because my husband said it would give me nightmares for weeks, but I’m intrigued by the popularity of the show. We are complex creatures, us humans.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:10:42 +0000

In reply to Patricia (@patricialynne07). I'm fascinated by them as well. I think trying to figure out what makes them tick is both fascinating and terrifying. It would be a huge breakthrough if they could be understood, but I'm not sure that would ever happen. I think there is too much variation in their motivation and life experiences, but I do also think there are some genetic issues involved. Thanks!

By: Patricia (@patricialynne07)

Patricia (@patricialynne07) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:23:39 +0000

I am a serial killer fanatic. I love reading about them and trying to figure out what makes them tick. It would be a huge breakthrough if someone discovered what caused a person to become a serial killer. That’s the crazy thing about serial killers, you can put two people in the same situation but you can’t predict which one will become a killer.

I think what people are fascinated by is that mystery. How can someone do that to another person? What caused it? The answers are clear cut.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:36:04 +0000

In reply to susielindau. Very true, Susie. And I'm always driven to understand those things. Thanks!

By: susielindau

susielindau — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:23:16 +0000

I think we are fascinated with anything we don’t understand. Good thing serial killers are beyond us!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:03:03 +0000

In reply to Stacy Green. I agree. I think Lizzie is less interesting because there is no mystery there. She appears to have been abused and then acted out on that and killed her parents. Sadly, not always an unusual story. Jack, on the other hand, is a topic that never ceases to interest me. Partly because it was never officially solved and also because of the time period the crimes took place in.

By: Catie Rhodes

Catie Rhodes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:01:51 +0000

In reply to Stacy Green. Henry Lee Lucas is one of tomorrow's guest stars. Please do stop by.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:59:44 +0000

In reply to Catie Rhodes.

I need to catch up on your blog post. Is that post for tomorrow? That is really fascinating, and I agree, they would do anything and that is morbidly fascinating.

I have watched that show a few times, and yes, it is amazing how they hook up afterwards. I think they do it for that reason, but I also think there are those who think they can fix, or save.

You’re right, serial killers are impossible to understand, and that is another reason they are so interesting.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:57:22 +0000

In reply to tomwisk.

Agree, although I find Lizzie much less interesting than Jack. I believe she is guilty and was very slick. Jack is such an enigma and will never be solved. Interesting idea about holding the germ – that is entirely plausible.

Thanks!

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:56:35 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover.

That’s interesting. Spree killers, according to John Douglas, are the most frightening because they have no self preservation. They intend to go out in a blaze of glory.

I absolutely think the notoriety motivates them, especially in a day and age where so much value is placed on your station in life. And the idea of that is terrifying, because there will no doubt be more.

Thanks!