Serial Killers: The Zodiac Killer
As quoted from the Vancouver Sun, “A serial killer is one who commits more than three murders over a period that spans more than one month. For the most part, serial killers commit murder for some sort of psychological benefit.” Looking at a serial killer’s motives, their choice of torture, and the ending of their spree, this definition will be brought to life.
In order to carry out an act one must have a motive. Serial killers are prime examples of someone who finds not only motivation to kill, but a thrill from it. The Zodiac Killer was never caught, so finding out what drove him to kill was a challenge. In one of the first letters he sent he stated, “I like killing people because killing is the most dangerous game in the world” (Zodiac).
In order to carry out an act one must have a motive. Serial killers are prime examples of someone who finds not only motivation to kill, but a thrill from it. The Zodiac Killer was never caught, so finding out what drove him to kill was a challenge. In one of the first letters he sent he stated, “I like killing people because killing is the most dangerous game in the world” (Zodiac).