http://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/18/us/houston-jury-weighing-fate-of-serial-killer.html
This NYtimes article is abotu a serial killer who was caught in 2000 when he broke into a woman's house, raped and stabbed/bludgeoned her to death. This death was linked to 8 other deaths in the area, all near railroad tracks. The article focuses more on the case, rather than the serial killer himself. The article talks about how the serial killer is sane, but has some extremely strange beliefs. One belief is that his killings are for god, and that he is half-man, half-angel. There are no facts about other serial killers in the article, mainly about the case. No law enforcement was mentioned, but prosecutors were mentioned. The article lists the name of the woman, a Dr. Benton, and briefly explains what he did to her. It doesn't really talk about Houston that much, like I said before just mainly about the case. I personally am disgusted when I read articles like this. I don't know how anybody could do that to a human, its disgusting.
This is very interesting but how can the state find this man sane when he believes he is part angel and doing g-d's work?
ReplyDeleteThis article seems to fit many of the serial killer persona especially the when the discussion about sanity is made. How can any serial killer be considered sane when they take pleasure in the murder of multiple people and only stop when they are caught or killed.
ReplyDeleteWhat were the other facts of the case? Has it gone to trial? If so, what was the outcome?
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