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Rampage

Rampage. Higgins O’Brien Spring 2012. Methodical and Selective. Mass murderers were traditionally seen as “going berserk”, “going ballistic”, or “going postal” However recent data suggests that these killers are in touch with reality, planning their attacks weeks or months in advance

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Rampage

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  1. Rampage Higgins O’Brien Spring 2012

  2. Methodical and Selective • Mass murderers were traditionally seen as “going berserk”, “going ballistic”, or “going postal” • However recent data suggests that these killers are in touch with reality, planning their attacks weeks or months in advance • They assemble an arsenal of weaponry, and select specific targets - This can be certain individuals, a location, or an entire category of people - Those not “responsible” for the offenders' misery are often ignored

  3. Methodical and Selective continued • Many rampages take place at the killers workplace or residence • Relationship problems or personal failure are frequently cited as motivation • Many killers attempt suicide after the attacks

  4. Losses and Frustrations • Random attacks do occur from offenders with paranoid and psychotic views of the world • But the majority of these attacks stem from real and unfortunate losses • Loss of a relationship • Loss of a job • Dishonor • 60% of offenders white, 93% males

  5. Profile of the Workplace Avenger • 45% of workplace killers are at least 35 years old • Typical offender is a white middle aged male, who feels employment problems are the end of the world • Judge self-worth by what they do • Little data regarding women killers, but as more enter job roles traditionally reserved for men these numbers may increase

  6. Profile of the Workplace Avenger continued • Not all disgruntled employees take out their anger on the company • Some may blame themselves and become depressed • Suicide • Take frustration out on family • Workplace murderers frequently believe they are the victim, and that they are being treated unfairly • Some believe guns play a key role • It corrects the perceived power imbalance an offender may feel • Psychologically distances themselves from victims • Lethal, easy, and concealable

  7. Murderous Customers and Clients • Individuals sometimes blame “the system” for their problems • Mental health and medical workers are at particular risk for being attacked by clients • Offender is typically an isolated middle aged male who externalizes his frustration on a specific institution • Automated customer services have made life more convenient for some, but can aggravate others

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