Most serial killers started by tormenting animals.
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In our little home town, a young man, who regularly tortured cats and other small animals, eventually was convicted of murdering a young woman and sentenced to prison. Shortly upon release from prison, he killed another young woman, but this time had the good sense to off himself as well. And yes, he started out by killing animals.