I am obsessed with true crime documentaries. This perverse (yes, I admit that it is not quite 100% normal) obsession started many years ago. One morning I was at home flipping through some channels on my cable, and came across a show called Snapped. Now, I don't know if you guys are familiar with it but it is an American based non-fiction series which was originally broadcasted on the Oxygen network. It featured the stories of convicted persons who either attempted or committed murder, for a variety of reasons. The usual culprits were infidelity, physical/emotional abuse or life insurance money. Unfortunately, the target of the crime was frequently the spouse.
After watching the first 10 minutes of episode one, I was CAPTIVATED. I then proceeded to binge watch episode after episode after episode, and before I knew it, it was night and I had watched at least 40 of them. It was as if I was coming out of a daze. I was so in love 
And to date, I continue to watch, listen, read everything I can about true crime cases.
So recently, my mind has been trying to figure out what would drive an individual to perform such atrocities to humanity. I honestly, do not believe that the majority of persons in the world are truly psycholic. I think that many times, there is an explanation behind an action.
I am sure that most, if not all of you have heard about the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer who was labelled a serial killer and sex offender. He admitted to murdering 17 males between 1978 and 1991. Apart from the fact that he killed multiple person, I think that the main reason, he became so well known is the fact that he indulged in necrophilia and cannabilism.
Even though, some may argue that this source is not always 100% reliable, if you want to read a synopsis of his life, please click on the following link: Jeffrey Dahmer
I think that some of his actions later in life may have arisen from issues that developed in his formative year. He was the product of two parents who at the time were more focused on their lives, and pretty much ignored him. This would have certainly led to feelings of desolation and abandonment. In high school he was also regarded as an outcast. He likely turned to alcohol as a means of coping with his awkwardness and alienation. People are meant to have other human beings around (sometimes). No one loves to be truly alone day after day after day. If feelings of aloneness can lead to depression and suicide, I am sure that they can have a negative effect on a young impressionable mind. I believe that these feelings haunted him throughout his early life and into adulthood. And this may be why he unfortunately repeatedly ended the lives of these young men. He wanted someone who would be always there, who would not be repulsed by him and leave him. He even went as far as to try to incapacitate some of them by injecting hydrochloric acid and boiling water into their brains, so that he could have a companion who he could control. One who would have no choice but to stay with him. This desire to have people around who would remain with him, is also evidenced by the fact that he hoarded the body parts of his victims. So that he could take them out and reminisce at a later date. Jeffrey's way of seeking out love and companionship was definitely unnatural and demented but I daresay, the intent was understandable.
I realize that I this post is not awarding me any popularity points. And don't misunderstand me, I am not excusing or supporting his actions, I am simply saying that pehaps, there was a reason (no matter how deranged) behind his acts. Or maybe the reason I kinda understand is that I might have been a serial killer in a previous life
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