Women LOVE murderers and serial killers (latest being Luigi Mangione)
It turns out it’s a real psychological phenomenon with an actual name
HYBRISTOPHILIA ???
you are all probably familiar with this concept
Let’s take a look at exactly why this is a thing:
Hybristophilia is a sexual attraction to people who commit heinous crimes, including murder.
It’s often referred to as the “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome.”
But what drives women (and it’s overwhelmingly women) to be drawn to men capable of such violence?
Let’s see some examples first.
TED BUNDY
Bundy confessed to murdering 30+ women
Yet during his 1979 trial, the courtroom was packed with female fans, many describing him as "charming" or "handsome."
Bundy even received marriage proposals while in prison.
One woman, Carole Ann Boone, married him and bore his child while he was on death row.
RICHARD RAMIREZ
Known as the Night Stalker, Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders, yet he was flooded with fan mail.
In 1996, he married Doreen Lioy, a journalist, who described him as her “soulmate” despite knowing his crimes.
He received love letters from hundreds of women while awaiting execution.
JEFFREY DAHMER
The “Milwaukee Cannibal” r***d, murdered, and dismembered 17 men.
While less conventionally “charming” than Bundy or Ramirez, Dahmer attracted letters of admiration from women claiming to see his “human side.”
He was an autist that literally kept his victims dissolving in a vat of acid YET even he had a fan club of women.
So why does this happen?
Psychologists have identified a mix of biological, social, and psychological factors that may explain this phenomenon:
1. Evolutionary Dynamics
Some researchers suggest that women might subconsciously associate violent men with strength, dominance, and protection—traits historically linked to survival.
It’s a twisted interpretation of primal instincts.
2. The Fantasy of Reforming a “Bad Boy”
Many women believe they can “fix” or “save” these killers. They romanticize the idea that their love could transform a dangerous man into someone better.
This aligns with a broader societal trope of women as caregivers and “redeemers.”
3. Infamy and Power
Serial killers are often portrayed in the media as larger-than-life figures.
Their crimes make them infamous, and infamy can be mistaken for importance or power.
For some women, this is irresistible.
It’s the same psychological mechanism that draws people to celebrities—but in a far darker context.
4. Psychological Vulnerability
Some women who are attracted to killers have a history of:
• Low self-esteem
• Trauma or abuse
• Seeking relationships where they feel in control (a man behind bars can’t harm them).
It’s about intimacy without the risk of actual closeness.
5. Media Glorification
Serial killers are often glamorized in pop culture.
From Zac Efron playing Ted Bundy to Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, Hollywood frequently sanitizes and sexualizes these men, blurring the line between fear and fascination.
This can warp public perception, especially for those already prone to such attractions.
The latest example of this is Luigi Mangione
Women on social media are literally ready to be impregnated by him
Yet he *allegedly* just murdered someone...
Nice guys finish last, I guess?
@choripan @TonyTheLooksmaxxDR @Whitepill @Nihilus @BRUCEWAYNE78
It turns out it’s a real psychological phenomenon with an actual name
HYBRISTOPHILIA ???
you are all probably familiar with this concept
Let’s take a look at exactly why this is a thing:
Hybristophilia is a sexual attraction to people who commit heinous crimes, including murder.
It’s often referred to as the “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome.”
But what drives women (and it’s overwhelmingly women) to be drawn to men capable of such violence?
Let’s see some examples first.
TED BUNDY
Bundy confessed to murdering 30+ women
Yet during his 1979 trial, the courtroom was packed with female fans, many describing him as "charming" or "handsome."
Bundy even received marriage proposals while in prison.
One woman, Carole Ann Boone, married him and bore his child while he was on death row.
RICHARD RAMIREZ
Known as the Night Stalker, Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders, yet he was flooded with fan mail.
In 1996, he married Doreen Lioy, a journalist, who described him as her “soulmate” despite knowing his crimes.
He received love letters from hundreds of women while awaiting execution.
JEFFREY DAHMER
The “Milwaukee Cannibal” r***d, murdered, and dismembered 17 men.
While less conventionally “charming” than Bundy or Ramirez, Dahmer attracted letters of admiration from women claiming to see his “human side.”
He was an autist that literally kept his victims dissolving in a vat of acid YET even he had a fan club of women.
So why does this happen?
Psychologists have identified a mix of biological, social, and psychological factors that may explain this phenomenon:
1. Evolutionary Dynamics
Some researchers suggest that women might subconsciously associate violent men with strength, dominance, and protection—traits historically linked to survival.
It’s a twisted interpretation of primal instincts.
2. The Fantasy of Reforming a “Bad Boy”
Many women believe they can “fix” or “save” these killers. They romanticize the idea that their love could transform a dangerous man into someone better.
This aligns with a broader societal trope of women as caregivers and “redeemers.”
3. Infamy and Power
Serial killers are often portrayed in the media as larger-than-life figures.
Their crimes make them infamous, and infamy can be mistaken for importance or power.
For some women, this is irresistible.
It’s the same psychological mechanism that draws people to celebrities—but in a far darker context.
4. Psychological Vulnerability
Some women who are attracted to killers have a history of:
• Low self-esteem
• Trauma or abuse
• Seeking relationships where they feel in control (a man behind bars can’t harm them).
It’s about intimacy without the risk of actual closeness.
5. Media Glorification
Serial killers are often glamorized in pop culture.
From Zac Efron playing Ted Bundy to Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, Hollywood frequently sanitizes and sexualizes these men, blurring the line between fear and fascination.
This can warp public perception, especially for those already prone to such attractions.
The latest example of this is Luigi Mangione
Women on social media are literally ready to be impregnated by him
Yet he *allegedly* just murdered someone...
Nice guys finish last, I guess?
@choripan @TonyTheLooksmaxxDR @Whitepill @Nihilus @BRUCEWAYNE78
