"Nothing is easier than to denounce the evil doer; Nothing more difficult than understanding him." Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden." quote by Phaedrus
The perp/s responsible for the Dermond abduction/murders/decapitation are not like you or I. They are very dark soulless creatures with no conscience, nor human emotions..
Their victims are only disposable objects to them.. For them it is about control and having the power of life or death over others, while causing pain & terror...
'Evil Mask of Normalcy'...
As in any culture, or in any community spread across this great nation, there are those who continuously refuse to adapt to a empathetic & civilized society, skirting the rules and laws that guide the rest of us through life. Fortunately they are a very small percentage of the population; the exception rather than the rule.
Due to their selfish need to fulfill their evil desires and or fantasies, their lack of empathy for others, as well as their self assurance of remaining anonymous or stealth by hiding behind their masks of normalcy (at least in the darkness of their delusional minds), they resort to the unimaginable, or unconscionable deviant behavior..
These psychopathic predators, who know no boundaries of sanity, prey on unsuspecting innocent victims. These predators hone their skills with each innocent victim devoured, increasing confidence and causing escalation of their horrific crimes.
Although, most of these psychopathic predators have an uncanny ability to shield their motives, due to their expressionless face or hiding behind their fake smiles, combined with their lifeless eyes. They cannot conceal their lies and rouses forever..
The only effective means of protection that we all possess is detection: Be cautious, adhere to personal safety rules, and trust your 'natural born instincts'... jmho