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In Serialization, Clarion writer Ashley Brown takes a look at some of the most infamous serial killers in history, the crimes they committed and analysis of why they did it. These articles are in no way trying to glorify the horrific crimes of the killers mentioned and will include graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmund Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer, was a serial killer in the early 70s. He committed multiple killings during this time before turning himself in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tIn his childhood, his mother was emotionally and physically abusive. When Kemper was a young child his mother often refused to coddle him because she was convinced it would turn him gay. When Kemper’s father abandoned the household when he was nine-years-old, he was left with his abusive and alcoholic mother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tShe forced Kemper to live in the basement and would often insult him. She would commonly tell Kemper no woman would want him or find him attractive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this time he began showing troubling behavior. He would often remove the heads of his sister’s barbies. In addition, he would play games at school with dark themes, that would often have the girls blindfold him and lead him to a chair and act like he was in an electric chair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When his sister was teasing him one day about kissing his teacher he replied: \u201cIf I kiss her, I\u2019d have to kill her first.\u201d He also killed the two family cats by cutting one with a knife and burying the other one alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the age of 15 his mother sent him to live with his grandparents, which he hated. He finally snapped and killed his grandma by shooting her in the kitchen following a heated argument. He waited for his grandpa to arrive home and went outside with the gun and shot him next to his car.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the murder of both grandparents, Kemper called his mother to tell her what he had done. She told him to call the police and tell them, which he did. When in custody he was asked why he carried out such a devious deed. His reply was \u201cto see what it feels like.\u201d He also said he killed his grandpa outside so he would not have to see his wife dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to him being a minor he went into the custody of the California Youth Authority. There he went through multiple tests. They determined he had a high IQ but was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. This resulted in Kemper being sent to Atascadero State Hospital, which is a maximum security facility for mentally ill convicts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At age 21 Kemper was released and went back to live with his mother. This went against doctors\u2019 recommendations, due to the amount of past abuse and psychological issues he endured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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