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An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers

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An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers. / Marono, Abbie; Keatley, David A.
In: Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, Vol. 30, No. 4, 04.07.2023, p. 447-458.

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Marono, A & Keatley, DA 2023, 'An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers', Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 447-458. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2022.2040397

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Marono, A., & Keatley, D. A. (2023). An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 30(4), 447-458. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2022.2040397

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Marono A, Keatley DA. An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law. 2023 Jul 4;30(4):447-458. Epub 2022 May 17. doi: 10.1080/13218719.2022.2040397

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Marono, Abbie ; Keatley, David A. / An investigation into the association between cannibalism and serial killers. In: Psychiatry, Psychology and Law. 2023 ; Vol. 30, No. 4. pp. 447-458.

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abstract = "The aim of the current study was to compare and contrast non-cannibalistic and cannibalistic serial killers. Using case study data, the present study assessed common patterns among the life histories of cannibalistic serial killers compared to those of a control sample of serial killers that did not commit cannibalism. These include but are not limited to childhood experiences, socio-economic status, biological abnormalities and life events. Results indicated that factors that may differentiate cannibals from non-cannibals likely result from childhood influences, rather than influences at the time of the kill. Findings may be used to identify potential warning signs or triggers for cannibalistic behaviour.",
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