Examining the Role of Nature and Nurture Factors in Shaping the Motives of Serial Killer Behavior

This literature review investigates the interplay of nature and nurture factors in shaping serial killer behavior. It examines gentic, biological, social and enviromental factors that shape serial killer behavior. This review aims to elaborate on the motivations behind serial killing by examining the interplay of biological, genetic, sociocultural, and environmental factors. As part of examining nature factors, this review will analyze the examination of the MAOA gene and neurobiological pathology. On the nurture side, this review will study the effects of trauma, dysfunctional family environment. In the same respect, psychopathy will also be highlighted as a an interplay of nuture and nature factors. Through using a combination of quantitative and qualitative numbers and word data from peer-reviewed articles, academic studies, and investigations this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding on the multifacetes resulting in serial killer behavior and the role that both nature and nurture play in this situation.