Six Murderers Who Embody the Nine Traits of Narcissism

These six killers perfectly illustrate how narcissism and murder go hand in hand.

Narcissism has become a staple of mainstream media in the last several years. Narcissistic Personality Disorder was officially recognized in 1980 when it was added to the DSM-5. The disorder quickly made its way into mainstream media stories, examining people who manipulate and gaslight those around them to achieve their criminal aspirations.

According to the DSM-5, in order to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, a person must display at least five of the established traits of narcissism. The nine traits of narcissism include:

• Grandiose sense of self-importance
• Sense of entitlement
• Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
• Belief they are special and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions
• Need for excessive admiration
• Interpersonally exploitative behavior
• Lack of empathy
• Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of them
• Demonstration of arrogant and haughty behaviors…