What Makes a Psychopath?

49m
Documentary
7

It is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths, but although many violent offenders fall into this category it does not mean all psychopaths will be violent. Nor does it mean all violent people are psychopaths. Is the tendency towards psychopathic behaviour something that people are born with, or is it something caused by our upbringing? Find out about the indicative behaviours doctors look out for when making a diagnosis of psychopathy.

Cast

Uta Frith
Presenter
Ryan Klug
Murderer
David Michael Krueger
Murderer, rapist
Mark Moye
Child molester
Robert Sonneborn Jr
Kidnapper
Jeremy Coid
Forensic Psychiatrist
Molly Crockett
Unknown
Joshua Wright
Murderer, rapist

Crew

Rebecca Harrison
Director
Ian Brady
Writer
Steve Crabtree
Editor
Andrew Fleming
Director of Photography

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