When it comes to the pathology of serial killers (& assholes in general), it's really disheartening that sadistic PD is so often overlooked. A vast majority of people assume that most people with ASPD or NPD are immediately sadistic as well... While that's certainly not ALWAYS untrue, I think the issue is more about a general disconnect & a lack of sensitivity/compassion rather than emotional/physical sadism being a constant motivator. It's rather a side-effect, I suppose?
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