The common motive behind many crimes that appear senseless is kicks--the thrill of doing the forbidden. There is excitement in thinking about crime, bragging about crime, executing the crime, making the getaway, and celebrating the triumph. Even if the offender is caught, there is excitement in dealing with the police, in trying to beat the rap, in receiving notoriety, and, if it gets that far, the trial proceedings.
Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, Inside the Criminal Mind, 1984
Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, Inside the Criminal Mind, 1984
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