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Is Psychopathy a Male Problem?

Science tries to understand why far more men are calculating killers than women.

By Benjamin Plackett
Feb 16, 2022 7:25 PMFeb 16, 2022 7:23 PM
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If you were to think of a famous serial killer or the subject of a true crime documentary, the chances are that a male character will come to mind – and for a good reason. Most criminals are male – overwhelmingly so. 

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