ThinkHard
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If Burke abused and murdered JBR, using a blunt object, 2 hrs playtime and then the garrote, than you're definately looking at someone with a sadistic personality.
I don't see how you could attribute such (psychotic) acts to ASPD (without SPD) traits or those with no Axis II disorders.
Josh Buggar was 14/15 years old and 'just' abused his vicitims, which leaves over a 100 possible ASPD traits and Axis I disorders. It's not a good comparion imho.
JBRs murder could have been an aggressive reaction to the discovery of Burkes abuse and the shame that followed. And then the events leading up to the 25th become more interesting.
But I don't believe Burke murdered his sister in some kind of premeditated plot to cover up his abuse. It doesn't make sense to explore the least likeliest explanations first.
The parents covered it up. Apparantly not afraid they could be the focus of Burke's anger. They must have believed in his chances to overcome his ultra rare personality disorder.
To me, the behavior of the Ramseys provide additional reasoning to explore their family history (in terms of genetic disorders and conduct), whether Burke killed JBR or not.
Sadistic individuals have poor behavioral controls, manifested by a short temper, irritability, low frustration tolerance, and a controlling nature. From an interpersonal standpoint, they are noted to be harsh, hostile, manipulative, lacking in empathy, cold-hearted, and abrasive to those they deem to be their inferiors. Their cognitive nature is considered rigid and prone to social intolerance, and they are fascinated by weapons, war, and infamous crimes or perpetrators of atrocities.
SPDs
- tend to seek psychiatric care at a younger age.
- with significantly more Axis I and II pathology.
- distinguishable from other groups on the basis of family history.
http://www.psy-journal.com/article/0165-1781(93)90077-T/abstract
Who said anything about Burke plotting the whole thing to cover his own abuse? I've never seen anyone even suggest that.
He could have plotted the whole thing for other reasons, but I seriously doubt Burke was thinking about covering for abuse.