[CatDawg]

I don't see any distinction and I don't know where you got the reference to IQ. I think you can be crazy and have a high IQ at the same time, as crazy isn't really the same thing as 'metally handicapped'. Sure, alot of serial killers are way above average IQ, they probably are, but that still doesn't mean they know the difference between right and wrong or know the limit to what they are doing. Some people can just snap if they are put under enough pressure.

That is true Reizvoll but I don't buy the I was crazy plea just to stay away from the death penalty. Several of these individuals no exactly what they're doing but don't really care. As far as IQ yes most serial killers have to be smart to become a serial killer. A serial killer as we know kills more than one and to be able to kill several you have to be able to outsmart the authorities long enough to do so. Therefore they have to be able to come up with a plan and means to do so. Your average everyday person that snaps and goes "postal" isn't a serial killer.