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[[Hybristophilia]] is a sexual phenomenon that is defined as 'the erotic obsession with or exclusive sexual attraction with an individual who commits extremely heinous or violent crimes such as rape, murder, serial killings etc.' | [[Hybristophilia]] is a sexual phenomenon that is defined as 'the erotic obsession with or exclusive sexual attraction with an individual who commits extremely heinous or violent crimes such as rape, murder, serial killings etc.' | ||
According to the research that has been conducted in regards to the matter, it is a phenomenon almost | According to the research that has been conducted in regards to the matter, it is a phenomenon almost exclusively found in women (Gurian, 2013). | ||
<span style="font-size:125%">'''Discussion:'''</span> | <span style="font-size:125%">'''Discussion:'''</span> | ||
Explanations for the women's attraction to | |||
Explanations for the women's attraction to highly violent men range from a nurturing desire to 'fix' these criminals, that they desire the fame/attention that they could receive by association with the criminals and their notorious deeds, but perhaps it is more likely a byproduct of women being wired by their evolutionary past to seek out relationships with dominant and violent 'dark triad' men. | |||
Examples of men who have received numerous love letters and even proposals from women while on trial or imprisoned are listed below. | Examples of men who have received numerous love letters and even proposals from women while on trial or imprisoned are listed below. | ||
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|+ Criminals who have received love letters from women | |||
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! Name | ! Name | ||
! Description | ! Description |