“They do tend to be extremely dedicated to their perversion, persistent, and with a tremendous desire to remain free so they can continue their killing, all of which gives the illusion of intelligence.”
There is a show on Netflix called “Mind Hunters” about the start of the FBI’s interest in serial killers. (Well, two guys from the FBI were interested.)
They interview the guys in prison, and solve other cases along the way. The interviews are based (maybe word for word?) using the old tapes.
The first killer they interview (the killers all look exactly like the actual killer) talks about how stressful it is doing everything right and not getting caught.
“I don’t think you realize how difficult and stressful my vocation is.”
“Your vocation?”
“Well, what would you call it? I think it is certainly more than just a hobby.”
I have started to watch that program. Quite interesting! You have to wonder how many serial killers did not get caught or were only ever prosecuted for one murder before these guys changed the thinking