Unit 6: Sexually Motivated Homicides and Sexual Assault Flashcards
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What is a lust killer?
A sexually motivated serial killer who links sexual gratification to fatal violence.
Define picquerism.
An intense desire to stab, wound, or cut the flesh of another person.
What is flagellationism?
An intense desire to beat, whip, or club someone for sexual gratification.
What are some traits of organized lust killers?
Above-average intelligence, socially competent, planned killings, body moved from crime scene.
What are traits of disorganized lust killers?
Below-average intelligence, socially inadequate, spontaneous killings, body left at the crime scene.
What is vampirism in criminal behaviour?
Sexual arousal or gratification from drinking blood, sometimes involving murder.
Define anthropophagy.
Cannibalism, sometimes associated with sexual gratification in lust killers.
What is agonophilia?
Sexual excitation from the pretension that one’s partner is struggling to be free.
List the types of male serial killers.
Visionary, Mission, Hedonistic (Lust and Thrill), Comfort.
List the types of female serial killers.
Visionary, Comfort, Hedonistic, Power Seeker, Disciple.
What is the primary difference in motivation between male and female serial killers?
Males often kill for sex, females for money, revenge, or cult involvement.
What is a common tool used by sadistic rapists?
Rape kits including items like handcuffs, ropes, and duct tape.
What is the primary aim of the Power Reassurance Rapist?
To elevate self-esteem through sex; uses minimal force and believes victim enjoys the rape.
What is the Power Assertive Rapist’s motivation?
Expressing dominance and virility; acts impulsively with aggression.
What characterizes the Anger Retaliation Rapist?
Desire to hurt women for perceived wrongs; rapes involve sudden, blitz attacks.
What defines the Sadistic Rapist?
Combines sexual arousal with inflicting physical and psychological pain on the victim.
List some characteristics of the Power Reassurance Rapist.
Single, socially immature, lives with parents, voyeur, transvestite, nonathletic.
How often do Power Reassurance Rapists tend to commit rape?
Every 7–15 days.
What is biastophilia?
Sexual arousal from violent rape.
Define axillistic rape.
Rape of the armpit.
What are common traits of sadistic rapists?
Middle-class, intelligent, married, obsessive planner, may eventually kill victims.
List key features of a sadistic rape.
Victim stalked, gags/bondage used, degrading language, ritualistic, increasing violence, possible murder.
What are the common psychological effects of rape on victims?
PTSD, fear, depression, sleep/eating issues, intimacy issues, suicidal ideation.
What are the physical and gynecological effects of marital rape?
Bruises, injuries, unwanted pregnancy, STDs, vaginal/anal trauma.
