While some killers commit calculated and planned murders, it's far more likely for a mass murderer to go on an impulsive, rage filled killing spree.
Sous-titres: English
Réalisé par:Ron Meyer
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S01:E01 - A New Kind of Extreme Killing Emerges: Mass Murder
While mass killings have been seen throughout American history, serial killing began to be recognized as a separate issue in the 1970s, while mass killings began to be designated separately because of high profile cases in the 1980s.
S01:E02 - Public Killings
When Charles Whitman opened fire on a Texas university campus in the 1960s, it became the quintessential example of public, random killings in which being in the wrong place at the wrong time could be deadly.
S01:E03 - Spree Killers
While some killers commit calculated and planned murders, it's far more likely for a mass murderer to go on an impulsive, rage filled killing spree.
S01:E04 - Hate Crimes
Many mass killings have been committed against people of specific races and religions in an act we define as a hate crime.
S01:E05 - Workplace Rampages
It's usually a place of security, but workplaces can become the target of a disgruntled worker with a gun.
S01:E06 - School Massacres
While Columbine is one of the most well known examples of a school massacre, the phenomenon is not a new one.
S01:E07 - Family Slaughters
In 1975, on Easter Sunday, James Ruppert decided to kill 11 of his family members. While it was the largest family killing in American history, it would not be the last.
S01:E08 - Cult Tragedies
Cult leaders attract devoted and fanatic followers, and sometimes convince them to take their lives in order to reach eternal peace.
S01:E09 - Bombers & Arsonists
To evade detection or consequences, some killers resort to fires or explosions to carry out their attacks on the public.
S01:E10 - Political Killers
In a twisted attempt to send a political message, some resort to mass murder.