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Researchers analyzed a database of male serial killers with known childhood abuse. They categorized the abuse into four groups based on the killer's motivation. The study found that the type of abuse impacted the killer's motivation and predicted the crime outcome. This research highlights the importance of childhood abuse as a risk factor for serial killer behaviors and the need to provide resources for families to reduce abuse. Welcome to the Scholarly Scoop, serving you science on 98.7 WVMO, The Voice of Monona. I'm Lita for Boat Court. Today's scoop is presented by a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student. Hi, I'm Brianna from Juneau, Wisconsin. The question today is what factors in childhood are common among serial killers? Students in 2020 analyzed a large database of 233 male serial killers with known childhood abuse including physical, sexual, or psychological according to typologies and crime scene behaviors. The subjects that were analyzed were from multiple countries including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Using the quantitative method, the abuses were categorized into four different groups dependent on the serial killer's motivation, lust, anger, power, and financial gain. The outcome, the crime scene, was also assessed in terms of how the victim was killed and what was done with the body. The researchers hypothesized that the type of abuse suffered will impact the motivation, which in turn will predict the crime outcome. The results of the study showed support. The research helps to highlight the importance of childhood abuse as a risk factor for serial killer behaviors and helps us further understand their behavior. This is of importance as we live with the unfortunate reality that although few, serial killers exist. This research also helps us understand the importance of providing resources for families to reduce abusive behaviors on children. And that's your scholarly scoop on 98.7 FM, WVMO, the voice of Monona.