Abstract
The crime of murder has been known to be present in our society since the early 1660s. To understand the mind of a murderer, it helps to examine their past. We all struggle with our thoughts and to keep them in check, but for serial killers, those urges are persistent and often overpowering. In order to better understand those suffering from this condition I’ve examined their mindsets.
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Bahisht Samar
Amity University, Noida
Received: 09-10-2023, Accepted: 05-12-2023, Published Online: 10-12-2023