Types of serial murder.

Behavioral background, victim profiles, methods used, and location of the murders. Four types of serial murderers are identified:

the 'visionary,' the 'mission-oriented,' 'hedonistic,' and 'power/control-oriented.'

After considering the background and behavioral patterns of serial killers, aspects of developing a psychological profile of a serial murderer are discussed, followed by a profile of the 'lust' killer, a type of serial killer predominantly motivated by a quest for sexual gratification.