The psychology of serial killers With Jennifer Rees
20th November 2022, we entered the Auditorium with a screen-up that gave it a feel of a university seminar. We had a good view from the seats. Jennifer started by giving an introduction to herself and her career, so we knew that what she was saying was correct information.
Serial killers
Did you know that women serial killers are close to unheard of? Either that or males are a lot more sloppy with the clean-ups.
The number of females in the room and the knowledge of what cases we were to guess on was pretty surprising.
The psychology of serial killers mentioned was Dhamer, mainly because of the new Netflix documentaries with Evan Peters playing another sinister role.
As well as Pedro
There was a lot of building up of a character from parenting to abuse and being in care to
Join actual crime speaker Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.
During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)? Jennifer will explore the different categories, using case studies to illustrate.
She will also debunk common Serial Killer Myths – you may be surprised by what you learn!
Jennifer will discuss the typical differences between male and female serial killers, again incorporating case studies to illustrate.
You will also investigate the phenomenon of killer couples such as Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, as well exploring the Folie à deux syndrome a.k.a ‘shared psychosis’.
Why do women fall in love with known serial killers? Jennifer will discuss the clinical knowledge surrounding why serial killers gain admirers, fan mail, and even spouses in light of their atrocious crimes. Learn about Hybristophilia and the extraordinary case of the Night Crawler’s trial.
How common are homicidal fantasies? Have you ever fantasised about killing someone? You may be surprised by the results of the research!
Identifying John and Jane Does – how are victims identified? You will watch a fascinating time-lapse video of facial reconstruction on the skull of a discovered body.
This review records Jennifer Rees’s live talk as seen in November 2022. The January 2023 Orchard Theatre date originally listed here has now passed.
Archive ticket price: £27.50
