Are serial killers stupid?

The myth that serial killers are smarter than the average person is based on a study that used unscientific methods with a small, unrepresentative sample. In fact, serial killers range from Ivy League caliber to downright moronic. Self-defeating habits or failure to plan wisely have brought many down. read more

There are some standouts like Edmund Kemper who is extremely bright but most serial killers are like anyone else in relation to IQ, they’re from low average to high average. read more

Stupid Stuff that Stopped a Serial Killer When someone says serial killers have high IQs, I recall these sorry stories. Posted Dec 24, 2016 read more