Serial killers have been treated the same throughout the years for the most part, but many have been proven to have some form of psychological disorders. Although they have done wrong things, it does not mean we should treat them inhumanely- they are people! Serial killers deserve to have psychological treatment and should not be denied that opportunity because of the heinous things they may have done, because of these disorders. The right to an education should not be denied because these people have made poor decisions in their life either. Serial killers are people too, and don't deserve to be treated differently than anyone else.
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There are advantages and disadvantages in making this decision but then again there are disadvantages and advantages in every single decision. Someone needs to stand up for these helpless people. Many serial killers have mental disorders in many forms. Many killers experience antisocial personality disorders, including sociopathy and psychopathy. The definition of sociopath is; ”a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.” A sociopath has a mental disability that prevents them from having rational thoughts, that would otherwise normally stop a person without a disability from enacting upon behaviors. A psychopath, however similar is also very different. The definition of a psychopath is; “ a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.” This person is highly unstable and very aggressive. The public fears that if these people were sentenced to a mental facility, that they can be released and once again be a hazard to public health. If states however, had reintroduced mental health facilities making more beds for permanent and/or long term residents, the release of these unstable people can be