The Psychology of Serial Killers & Why They Captivate Us with Dr. Rachel Toles
Tuesday, April 23 | Riviera Theater
Tickets are on sale now for “The Psychology of Serial Killers” – a detailed psychological exploration as to why we (the general public) are obsessed with serial killers. Is it an unconscious self-protective measure or morbid curiosity? Why do we desire to get inside the minds of dangerous people?
Join us on Tuesday, April 23 at The Riviera Theater for the answers to these questions and more, like defining what IS a serial killer, and what MAKES them a serial killer, what motivates them? Lust? Power? Financial Gain? Anger?
We’ll do a detailed dive into the different types of serial killers:
- Hedonistic (Jeffrey Dahmer)
- Power/Control (Ted Bundy)
- Mission-Orientated (Joseph Franklin/Dexter)
- Visionary Killers (David Berkowitz)
Exploration of the actual neurological brain activity and psychology behind those who desire to kill multiple times.
Who are the people that fall in love with serial killers and why? The big question: “How do we defend ourselves against a serial killer?” The entire evening has a slick video and photo package using stock and archival material from news sources and law enforcement. The show has detailed facts, scientific behavior analysis data etc. The show has a slight dark humor.

