An angel of mercy or
angel of death is a rare type of criminal offender (often a type of serial
killer) who is usually employed as a caregiver and intentionally harms or kills
persons under their care The angel of mercy is often in a position of power and
may decide the victim would be better off if they no longer suffered from
whatever severe illness is plaguing them. This person then uses their knowledge
to manufacture the death of the victim. As time goes on, this behavior
escalates to encapsulate the healthy and the easily treated
One theory to explain
this particular type of serial killer is the Neutralization theory. Developed
by sociologists Gresham Sykes and David Matza, it explains that criminals
understand right from wrong. In order to neutralize their actions, criminals
will develop new perceptions to mitigate the circumstances of their crimes.In
this case, the killer might claim that he or she was helping the victim by
easing their pain.
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