Os serial killers à luz da psiquiatria forense

Abstract

Serial killers have always existed in society, although they have not been known by that name since then. Therefore, the interest in serial killings survived through the ages and continues to cause concern nowadays. It should be noted that identifying the psychopath model serves as a true form of prevention against the relationship or involvement with the dangerous agent he means. This study has the scope to understand and study the profile of psychopathic serial killers so that, understanding their universe and modus operandi, an easier identification of the type can be possible. It is also objective of this composition, to check the forensic supervision given to psychopaths, as serial killers, in Brazil. The methodology used in the research was bibliographic, drawing on books, researches, case law and legislation. It is noteworthy that the serial killers, framed in the psychopathic type, are individuals who possesses disorder in personality, which consists of a feature of paramount importance, since, being something constitutional, congenital, inborn, his evil has no cure. Thus it follows that, if presented as an impossible to be regenerated profile, as well as not curable, the serial killers have no ability to live in society peacefully. Thus, in criminal cases, they are considered semi competent and the security measure is included as best suited to their treatment.