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The FBI Crime Classification Manual put serial killers
in three categories.
1. Organized/nonsocial offenders:
These offenders usually have above average intelligence. They often plan quite methodically, usually abducting victims, killing in one place and disposing of the body in another. They often lure victims with ploys. Ted Bundy for example would put his arm in a fake cast and ask women to help him carry something to his car. Others specifically target prostitutes, who are likely to go willingly. They maintain high degree of control over the crime scene and have a solid knowledge of forensics that help them escape detection. They follow their crimes in the news. The organized killer is usually socially adequate, has friends and lovers, sometimes a spouse and children. When captured they are usually described as kind and unable to harm anyone.
Examples of Organized Serial Killers: John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy.
2. Disorganized/asocial offenders:
These offenders are often of low intelligence and commit crimes impulsively. The disorganized killer will murder someone when the opportunity arises, rarely disposing of the body. They usually carry out 'blitz' attacks and will carry out whatever rituals they feel compelled to carry out ie: mutilation, necrophilia, cannibalism, etc. once the victim is dead. They rarely cover their tracks, but may evade capture due to their need to keep on the move. Often they are socially inadequate with few friends, may have a history of mental problems and be regarded as 'creepy' by associates. They also tend to be introverted.
3. Mixed offenders:
Combination of the both.
1. Organized/nonsocial offenders:
These offenders usually have above average intelligence. They often plan quite methodically, usually abducting victims, killing in one place and disposing of the body in another. They often lure victims with ploys. Ted Bundy for example would put his arm in a fake cast and ask women to help him carry something to his car. Others specifically target prostitutes, who are likely to go willingly. They maintain high degree of control over the crime scene and have a solid knowledge of forensics that help them escape detection. They follow their crimes in the news. The organized killer is usually socially adequate, has friends and lovers, sometimes a spouse and children. When captured they are usually described as kind and unable to harm anyone.
Examples of Organized Serial Killers: John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy.
2. Disorganized/asocial offenders:
These offenders are often of low intelligence and commit crimes impulsively. The disorganized killer will murder someone when the opportunity arises, rarely disposing of the body. They usually carry out 'blitz' attacks and will carry out whatever rituals they feel compelled to carry out ie: mutilation, necrophilia, cannibalism, etc. once the victim is dead. They rarely cover their tracks, but may evade capture due to their need to keep on the move. Often they are socially inadequate with few friends, may have a history of mental problems and be regarded as 'creepy' by associates. They also tend to be introverted.
3. Mixed offenders:
Combination of the both.
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