Robert Andrew Berdella also known as Bob was an american citizens of kansas city, missouri who happened to be a serial killer, who killed, raped, and tortured at least 6 young men between the time span of 1984 and 1987. Berdella’s early life, robert was apart of the kansas city art institute from the year 1967 to 1969. He had become convicted during this time but he had received a suspended sentence for selling amphetamines then, later arrested for the illegal possession of marijuana and LSD but charges were dropped because they didn't have a lot of evidence. Berdella owned a novelty shop on the westport flea market, he worked as a chef for work then later eventually opened a restaurant called Bob’s Bazaar Bizarre and catered to occult type tastes. He bought a house in 1969 on 4315 Charlotte which later will be where all of the crimes took place. Berdella was arrested on April 4th 1988. After, one of his victims who he’d been torturing for a week jumped naked out of the house from the second story of his house and escaped. But by that time he already abducted and tortured at least six men beforehand. Bob has many detailed descriptions and pictures he had taken many of his victims. Numerous of pictures were …show more content…
Berdella showed Bryson pictures of men who had been in his position before and would not cooperate. He told Bryson they were now dead and the dogs had eaten them. Bryson believed every word Berdella said to him. Early on in Bryson's captivity, he screamed as he was raped and Berdella injected Drano into his throat, next to his windpipe, telling him if he continued to call out he would lose his voice entirely. Berdella jabbed swabs into Bryson's eyes soaked with a chemicals. Bryson thought of ways to get out of the situation alive. Berdella would come and go quietly, leaving the drugged and confused Bryson no idea of where, if at all, Berdella was in the
He was married to his wife Paula Dietz with whom they had two children. He spent the early years of his life in the United States Air Force but later moved and began other jobs like in hotels and Coleman Company where he worked as an assembler. He went to Butler Community College and graduated with an associate’s degree in electronics. All this time, BTK Strangler was interacting well with people around him, and it was not easy to tell he would become a serial killer. He began his criminal activities in the year 1970 in Wichita, his hometown.
Lonnie Franklin Jr., also known as The “Grim Sleeper,” is a convicted serial killer and is responsible for ten murders and one attempted murder between 1985 and 2007. The killer was given the name “Grim Sleeper,” for his 14-year break from his killings from 1988 to 2002. The killings took place in south Los Angeles, California, where Franklin was born on August 30, 1952. His earliest crime was in 1974, when Franklin was in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.
Bass Reeves was the first African American commissioned to serve as a deputy marshal west of the Mississippi River. Born a slave in Paris, Texas and owned by George Reeves, Bass Reeves grew up illiterate and remained illiterate for his entire life. When the Civil War began, George Reeves, Bass’ owner, joined the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. It is unclear how and exactly when Bass Reeves left his owner but at some point during the Civil War he gained his freedom.
Berkowitz is a serial killer who has a very interesting story unlike some others you may have heard. You may be wondering why he committed the crimes he did, and it all comes down to his childhood he had while growing up. David Berkowitz didn’t have your typical standard of a good childhood. It was extremely complicated and most likely took a huge toll on his psychology. David Berkowitz was put up for adoption shortly after he was born.
The same year in March, he killed an undergrad student who was going back to her home after a class. The following month he abused Valentina Suriani and Alexander Esau, and at this scene, he left a letter. Berkowitz’s final shooting was on July 31, 1977. His last victims were Stacy Moskowitz and Bobby Violante: Moskowitz later died from injuries, and Violante lost vision in one eye and most of his vision in the other (SC 3) (“David Berkowitz”). The summer of 1977 was a dark time for New York.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, and The Silence of the Lambs were all famous movies about serial killers. However, the mass-murdering psychopaths portrayed in these movies were all dreamed up because their creators were inspired by one man. Ed Gein was the man that inspired the birth of these murderers, and he is all too real. Edward Theodore Gein was born on August 27, 1906, in Plainfield, Wisconsin. His mother, Augusta Grafter, and his father, George P. Gein, were not exactly very good parents.
Dean Arnold Corll A.K.A The Candyman abducted, tortured, and murdered over 27 teenage boys in a series of killings spanning from 1970-1973, in Houston Texas. The crimes which would become known as the Houston Mass Murders were only discovered after the death of Corll who was shot by one of his accomplices who would play a key role in the discovery of the 27 bodies. Dean Corll was born on December 24, 1939 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Corll was brought up in a combative home where his strict father and overprotective mom would fight everyday. His parents divorced 4 years after the birth of Corll’s younger brother Stanley.
He knows Beowulf wants to kill him. He takes Beowulf’s threat to heart, and tries to sneak into the Meadhall while they are sleeping. Beowulf tricks Grendel, and the battle of the two begins. Grendel slips on blood; claiming it was an accident for Beowulf to get the upper hand on him. In their fight, Beowulf rips off Grendel’s arm, leaving him to run out into the wilderness.
In this paper I will be applying the psychological theories to serial killer Ed Gein. Ed Gein was a prolific serial killer in the 1950’s. He murdered and robbed graves for body parts to make furniture and clothing. He was apprehended in 1957, where he stood trial and was institutionalized. Edward Theodore “Ed” Gein was born August 27th, 1906 to George and Augusta Gein.
Edward Spreitzer Edward Spreitzer was born on January 5, 1961 in Chicago Illinois and is a known serial killer. Throughout his whole life, Spreitzer did not get along with his stepfather and was often bullied as a child. Around 18 years old, Spreitzer was asked to leave home when he was involved in a horrific car accident. After leaving, Spreitzer eventually met Robin Gecht, where he joined his satanic cult. Due to Spreitzers’ low IQ of 76, many people believe this was a factor in why he was so easily manipulated.
He states, “A shock goes through me. Mistake!”. Grendel realizes he has been tricked because Beowulf’s eyes were open. What disturbs Grendel most is when Beowulf whispers to him “spilling words like showers of sleet, his mouth three inches from my ear. I will not listen.
With bare arms and legs, a thick black beard, and knotted muscles, Beorn’s demeanor creates a feeling that appears that if anyone were to cross him, don’t get on the wrong side of him. Beorn is a tough man who doesn’t need anyone to protect him, all though he has friends that are able to get past the frightening exterior and learn about his soft interior. The fact that Beorn doesn’t get along with others leads him to live a quiet and lonely life. Beorn’s intimidating appearance creates a tone of mystery, you never know what Beorn could do next. Anyone that has met Beorn could describe him as having a barbaric behavior, with a passive aggressive demeanor and an impolite
As the soldiers screamed in terror Beowulf noticed that Grendel’s ears were sensitive to sound. Beowulf swung on Grendel’s back and started to
Gilles de Rais (a French nobleman) is considered to be the precursor to the modern serial killer. Before he began his killing spree, he rode as a military captain in the army lead by St Joan of Arc – though it is unlikely that she knew him. He was accused and ultimately convicted of torturing, raping and murdering dozens, if not hundreds, of young children, mainly boys. According to surviving accounts, Rais lured children, mainly young boys who were blond haired and blue eyed (as he had been as a child), to his residences, and raped, tortured and mutilated them, often ejaculating, perhaps via masturbation, over the dying victim.
Gretel who was shaking, stuttered, “Yes, yes. My…my brother, he died last night when I was lost in the forest. In my nightmare, I saw the wolf chasing my brother and devouring every piece of him and left his bones bare. I’m scared.”