I am not making excuses for Vicky White in this post.
Sometimes people with mental health issues are drawn to other people with mental health issues or similar personality traits. They themselves feel they are an outcast, have low self esteem, few friends, or any number of things that encourage them to bond with another outcast of society.
Obviously Vicky crossed the line. Had she had someone to talk to, such as a therapist or close friend, they could have helped her sort out these misguided feelings.
As I said, I’m not making excuses for her, nor am I a psychologist. Just adding a bit of my own personal insight into what may have led her down this horrible path.
MOO