An Insight into Female Serial Killers: A Product of Childhood Abuse and Trauma?

The main purpose of this research is an in-depth look into how childhood can affect a person in any way, in particular serial killers. There are a few different types of abuse: psychological, physical, etc., and each of these different types has its own unique effects on a child. However, sometimes patterns can be observed which can link a serial killer’s patterns to his/her victim pool and modus operandi. The paper will observe two female serial killers up close and examine the psychological motives behind their heinous crimes and how their childhoods can be linked to their M.O. and victim pool. The paper cites that while there are many differences between these two women, there are also many similarities, some of which can not be directly observed.