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Unlikely to be any more serial killers nowadays with CCTV everywhere and mobile phone traceability.

If you want to kill multiple people it will have to be a one off mass shooting or move out into the sticks with no wifi
According to the FBI, there are an estimated 20–50 active serial killers in the United States at any given time, though some researchers put the number much higher, even up to 500.

Modern surveillance doesn’t eliminate the threat. Serial killers can and do adapt. They can target areas with poor CCTV coverage, strike in remote locations, or destroy cameras and recordings. There’s still no shortage of vulnerable spaces.

Take the example from the movies Manhunter and Red Dragon: Francis Dolarhyde, a serial killer who invades homes at night and murders entire families while they sleep. He’s a physically imposing offender who overpowers victims before they can react. I know this is a fictional example, but a criminal with that method and profile could absolutely operate today. Many homes remain susceptible, especially those in isolated areas. In the films and books, Dolarhyde studied his victims in advance and used his job at a video lab to gain access to footage inside their homes. Fewer people use video labs today though. But some post videos on unsecured social media sites.

And as forensic science advances, offenders evolve as well. Serial killers today would focus on disposing of bodies in ways that destroy or obscure DNA evidence, making detection far more difficult.
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Keanu got old.
« Last post by falco on Today at 01:59:50 AM »
Complimenting another mans look with a winking emoji = super gay

Deep throating a sausage = a fella just testing himself

Flex "no limits" Acon.

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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Is ANDREW using oil in his arms and delts ??
« Last post by falco on Today at 01:47:45 AM »
This isn't even the same sport anymore ???

Ronnie did it too.
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Matt T, Blob Chic.
« Last post by Bevo on Today at 01:26:56 AM »
I hated Matt T when he was on here. He seriously was beyond stupid, likely was autistic and below average in IQ
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Is ANDREW using oil in his arms and delts ??
« Last post by MAXX on Today at 01:13:15 AM »
You can clearly see the oil lumps in Nathan De Asha's lower back :-X


I think those are lipomas.

it's a common spot where they appear.

/I had one in that spot cut out
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Why were they stupid?

You can't see the other side - the Biden health cover up, the appointment of Harris, the open borders, the catering to the woke, the mishandling of covid, etc........why can't you see the legitimate reasons for not voting Harris.

Is it just easier to label his voters stupid?

-Guess you haven't been following the news then... oh wait, any news you don't like or agree with is fake news. Oh well, 'you are living the dream' so who am I to mess with it? Enjoy yourself.
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Unlikely to be any more serial killers nowadays with CCTV everywhere and mobile phone traceability.

If you want to kill multiple people it will have to be a one off mass shooting or move out into the sticks with no wifi

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Gossip & Opinions / Re: What did you eat yesterday?
« Last post by joswift on Today at 12:55:58 AM »
3 eggs
2 slices uncured bacon
4 oz wild caught smoked salmon
1/2 cup trader joes organic rolled oats and ancient grains, small drizzle of 100% maple syrup

5 oz safe catch wild caught canned salmon with 1TBSP Primal Kitchen avocado mayo, relish, dill
2 cups air fried root vegetables

1/3 lb ground boofalo
1 med sweet potato
1 cup saurkraut
1/2 avocado with crunchy chili onion powder
1 tin nuri spiced sardines in tomato sauce

1 cup geek yogurt
1 scoop ON whey
2 scoop collagen protein

2291 Cal
204g Protein
155g Carb
97g fat

If I wanted to cut, I could probably cut about 30-35g of fat out of this, keep the rest and and be on my way (I think)

shut the door on your way out


 ;D
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Gossip & Opinions / Re: Anything Selfie...
« Last post by herne on Today at 12:51:40 AM »
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1. Social Upheaval and Cultural Change

The 1960s–70s brought enormous cultural disruption:
   •   Breakdown of traditional structures — family, church, and community cohesion weakened; social norms shifted dramatically.
   •   Alienation and dislocation — rapid urbanization and mobility led to more anonymous, fragmented lives.
   •   Some killers, like Bundy or Kemper, seemed to channel a sense of rage toward changing gender roles or perceived social chaos.

This was the era of the sexual revolution, Vietnam War trauma, the civil rights movement, and distrust of institutions — all of which contributed to psychic instability and loss of moral authority in the culture.



2. Childhood Trauma and Postwar Family Dynamics

The post–World War II baby boom produced a large generation growing up in:
   •   Dysfunctional or abusive homes (often unacknowledged, as child abuse wasn’t widely recognized then).
   •   Emotionally distant parenting — in the 1950s and 60s, physical punishment and emotional repression were normalized.
Many serial killers from this period (e.g., Gacy, Dahmer, and Ridgway) had severe early trauma, attachment failures, or brain injuries that went untreated.



3. Opportunity and Mobility
   •   Interstate highways made it far easier to travel and commit crimes across state lines.
   •   Anonymous urban life and transient jobs (like truck driving) allowed offenders to operate undetected.
   •   Hitchhiking culture created a large population of vulnerable victims — young people traveling alone, often without records.



4. Weak Forensic and Police Technology

Before the mid-1990s:
   •   There were no national databases for DNA or fingerprints (CODIS wasn’t established until 1998).
   •   Jurisdictions rarely shared information, meaning a killer could murder in multiple states without being connected.
   •   The FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit only started in the 1970s; profiling was in its infancy.

So many of the “infamous” serial killers were able to kill dozens of times before being caught simply because law enforcement lacked the tools we take for granted today.



5. Media Amplification
   •   The rise of television and mass media sensationalized killers, creating a feedback loop.
   •   Some offenders (like Bundy or BTK) sought fame or control through media coverage, reinforcing the phenomenon.
   •   Cultural fascination with “evil” figures shaped both copycats and the mythology of the serial killer as a dark celebrity.



6. Decline After the 1990s

Since the late 1990s, serial killings have dramatically declined — largely due to:
   •   DNA technology and surveillance, which make serial crime far riskier.
   •   Fewer easy targets (no more hitchhiking culture, better communication, online traceability).
   •   Changes in family dynamics and child protection, reducing some of the earlier psychological risk factors.
   •   Some experts also suggest mass shootings and other forms of public violence have replaced serial killing as an outlet for certain pathologies.


In short:
The “golden age” of serial killers wasn’t just about individual pathology — it was the product of a historical moment where traumatized individuals, weak detection systems, and a society in flux all intersected.
Good list. There was also a book claiming these guys all had connections to government as well (MK Ultra).
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