Most Evil

S02E06 Spree Killers

In recent decades, there has been an alarming increase in spree killings and mass murders. Unlike serial killers, these so-called "rage killers" experience a buildup of anger that ultimately explodes in violent outbursts, resulting in the deaths of numerous individuals in a brief span. What connects these horrific acts? Exploring figures like Charles Whitman, the infamous Texas clock tower shooter, and Charles Starkweather, the inspiration for the term "Natural Born Killer," reveals scientific insights into the psychology that underlies these seemingly irrational acts of violence.