I came across this article (2 min read) describing one researcher's findings into sex differences and serial killer behavior. The researcher is an evolutionary psychologist, and suggests that men's role as the "hunter" and women's role as the "gatherer" influence the way the respective sexes choose their victims.
Thoughts? I think this is a pretty cool idea and can help with future criminal profiling, but I can also see how some people might think of it as a bit of a reach.
Hi Affra, thanks for finding the exact study! This is the research that was being summarized in the first article I posted. I think its the most prolific one on this topic - hopefully more people will be doing follow up studies so we can learn more about it.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-03051-001
Here's another article that might add up to your information!
I don’t think that’s completely true. It’s probably true to some extent but not completely true.
Here's another fun fact I read the other day. Around 90% of serial killers are men. That means only about 10% of serial killers around the globe are women. Out of that 10%, the majority of those women are from the US.