English 112 Identify Subject

The topic that I will be writting about for my research paper is regarding serial killers and if their is a reason that makes them kill. I choose this topic because it has always held my interest becacuse of the psycholgical aspect of the reason of "why." Is it a mental thing that causes them to kill or is it something when they were little that raised them to kill? I feel that writting about this subject will hold my interest as well answer my questions.

Information that I all ready know about serial killers is limited. I have watched a few shows about serial killers and their theory of what makes a serial killer tick. I have also read a few books, not about serial killers in general but about a certian killer, or cult leader. I have also written a report about serial killers, just in general, not partaining to anything in particular.

What I want to learn from this subject is the reason of normal people turning into killers, and not just killing once, but numerous times. Is their a relation between an obession they have to take someones life, or the rush that they feel, that causes them to kill over and over again. Also, do some killers kill purposly and leave hints or clues behind to lead the investagtors on. An example of this is the Zodiac killer, who always left a clue, such as killing, then calling the police to lead them there. As well as sending messages to the newspapers.

English 112 Brainstorming Topics

Topics that I would be interested in researching this semester would be;

Abuse in families and how the chidren are affected by it and grow up to raise their children
Elderly abuse in nursing homes
Mistakes health care providers make that kill patients, but are unknown to the families
Why do serial killers kill
Obesity and children
Early Childhood Development
Is Being a Sports Fan an Obession?
Underage Drinking