The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers

The Intersection of Personality Theory and the Darkest Minds of Our Time

By: Todd Grande PhD

Narrated by: Charles Constant

The science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years clearing the way for this useful and edifying speculation about the inner workings of horrific serial killers. Applying personality theory to more than a dozen of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, the mystery surrounding their crimes begins to unravel. What drives them to commit horrific crimes? How does sexual desire fit into their motivation? Why do some stop killing while others escalate? What are the different types of serial killers based on personality theory?

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Todd Grande (P)2021 Tantor

Great book!

This book is so enjoyable! Another good one from Dr. Grande thanks as always, Dr. G.

Recommend

Very interesting book. I listened to it in one sitting. Tells about the mental part of the serial killer

Enjoyed

I enjoyed this book because I explained in depth and then gave insight on famous serial killers.

GREAT!!

Very easy to understand and informative for someone in the counseling profession. Great use of the 5 factor model!!

Interesting

This was a very interesting listen. I like the idea of looking at these people from a personality standpoint. I also appreciate the credit that is given to pure instinct when you encounter people. We should all learn to listen to our instincts more instead of trying to give others the benefit of the doubt. Your instincts are one of your strongest survival mechanisms. As an elementary school teacher and mother, it is rare that I or my colleagues are shocked by the students who move on to stay in trouble with the law or be violent. My mother worked at our local high school a few years back as a secretary. Many of the students who stayed in trouble frequented her office. She always talked with them and had no issues. However, there was one boy who found himself in her office several times that she did not engage. She had told me on several occasions that he made her nervous. He looked dead inside and angry all the time. Shortly after he graduated, he went to the home of an elderly neighbor couple that he had known most of his life with no issues. He brutally beat, killed and robbed them.
I did want to mention that everyone talks about mother issues when people have problems in later life, however, I noticed that many of the men mentioned in this book also had abusing and violent fathers. Since this is an individual that most young boys idolize and seek to emulate growing up, I don’t understand why more weight is not placed on this relationship?