Advances in forensics and police work now tend to catch potential serial killers early before they can run up a score. In addition, expanded access to and valid defensive use of guns by citizens is a major deterrent to violent crime.
“Advances in forensics and police work now tend to catch potential serial killers early before they can run up a score.”
I think this is probably the most succinct explenation right there.
I was watching the “Ted Bundy Tapes” on netflix a little while back...and it did occur to me...that when he racketed up a body count of other 30 women...that likely would not have been possible in modern day Criminal foresnics.
Also...I was shocked to learn that when he escaped and went to Florida, and was recaptured after murdinging I think three more women...THEY DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WHO HE WAS IN CUSTODY for like three days.
They have footage of him literally in court for charges of resisting arrest, he wont tell them who he is...and they dont know who he is.
Plus video cameras are everywhere. Hard to creep around and not be seen.