2-Faced, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde Personality of Batterers Makes Them Dangerous
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While not all batterers kill, it is important to understand the profile of the batterer, and why they're dangerous. Because of the abuser's fake charm and "nice guy" act, most people never suspect he is capable of murder. Why do batterers kill? Batterers who commit murder usually do so during a custody battle or after a separation or divorce, because they become enraged that their ex-partner has left them -- and they will kill the children, the ex-partner, and also innocent bystanders in an explosion of vengeful rage, designed to punish the ex-partner for leaving, and to re-assert their control over the ex-partner and children.
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While not all batterers kill, it is important to understand the profile of the batterer, and why they're dangerous. Because of the abuser's fake charm and "nice guy" act, most people never suspect he is capable of murder. Why do batterers kill? Batterers who commit murder usually do so during a custody battle or after a separation or divorce, because they become enraged that their ex-partner has left them -- and they will kill the children, the ex-partner, and also innocent bystanders in an explosion of vengeful rage, designed to punish the ex-partner for leaving, and to re-assert their control over the ex-partner and children.
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- Abusers may be "pillars of the community," and are often well respected for their professional success or civic involvement
- Batterers come from all socioeconomic backgrounds and levels of education.
- Abusers have the full range of personality types, from mild and mousy to loud and aggressive.
- Abusers often do well in psychological testing, often better than their victims do
Scott Dekraai, Domesetic Violence Perpetrator Who Killed 8 People in CA: 2011
Described by Friends and Neighbors as a "Nice Guy"
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Described by Friends and Neighbors as a "Nice Guy"
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Scott Dekraai, a domestic violence perpetrator who shot 8 people to death in 2011, in Orange County, CA's worst mass murder, was described by his neighbors and friends as a “nice guy.” Friends and associates were shocked to hear that Dekraai was a mass murderer. “His demeanor was always very controlled, almost serene,” attorney John Cate Jr. said. “In my dealings with him, I never saw him get upset, get agitated.” Dekraai was in a custody battle with his ex-wife. |
Darren Mack, Domestic Violence Perpetrator, Shot His Divorce Court Judge and Stabbed Ex-Wife
to Death in NV: 2006: Former Father of the Year
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