Abstract
In this chapter, personality traits of spree killers will be analysed in order to identify possible causes of school shootings. What do we know about the perpetrators? What characterises them? Can psychological disorders explain the occurrence of rampages? And can this identify potential spree killers in time to prevent future acts? An overview of research on the personality of spree killers and the challenges they face will first be presented. Subsequently, personality traits, clinical characteristics and social characteristics of spree killers are described and discussed as possible causes and influencing factors for their actions.
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Notes
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Adapted from: Robertz and Wickenhäuser (2011b). The crack in the chalkboard: rampage and serious violence in schools. Springer.
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“It was unthinkable that these kids didn’t have a simple black and white reason for what they did. Therefore, a scapegoat was needed.” (translation by author).
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