possibly due to circumstances & factors outside a killer's control, such as upbringing and hereditary, can have a defining effect on the way they behave. biology/genes can give someone vulnerable a high potential in becoming a psychopath. non-violent psychopaths could be due (to the love of a parent/s?
(just IMO MOO)
Psychopaths come from all walks of life including having very supportive parents,and a strong family unit.
They often can have many other sibling from the same parents, and they will be the only one who isnt a law abiding individual, and the only one who has made life difficult within the family unit. Therefore, we see at times they are referred to in society as a "bad seed."
Imo, from reading extensively for decades about psychopaths they often had those around them that enabled them.
Enablers are like fuel to the psychopath. Some become dangerous enablers in families because they are so hard to deal with so they believe trying to appease them is the only way to have some peace within the family. Others will make continuous excuses trying to diminish the seriousness of it. Both works to embolden the psychopath even more.
They often show outsiders what they want them to see including being very charismatic, friendly, respectful, and charming. Etc.
While psychopaths aren't legally deemed to be one until the legal age of 18 years of age it starts much much sooner.
That is why I found the article titled "Can a 9 year old be a psychopath?" so revealing because it's actually written by the psychopath themself who knows he is still one even today, and always will be.
Imo, these traits didnt develop once this teen found out his stepmom wasn't his biological mother. I would suspect, like often happens there may have been traits in his very early age many years ago.
Imo, it's impossible for any mental health professional to put a conscience inside anyone who does not have one.
It wouldn't surprise me if he responded to events in his life with an abnormal flat affect response when they happened.
It takes someone to be devoid of all human feelings for all other human beings to be capable of cold blood murder of defenseless children including a helpless 6 months old baby.
Imo, It caused him no more emotional responses when wiping out his entire family than it did when he set helpless animals on fire when alive.
I believe they know this teen's case must be moved to adult court to make sure society is protected from him for as long as possible.
While those under the age of 18 can't be given the DP nor receive LWOP, the states are allowed to bring forth enhancement evidence showing why they deserve a much harsher sentence if convicted. Murdering 5 victims is certainly one of those cases that must be weighed when deciding if a harsher sentence is necessary, and must be seriously considered.
Jmho
