What Makes a Psychopath?

Overview

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.

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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

Joshua Wright

Murderer, rapist