Mental Profile - Antisocial Personality Disorder

Fred Waterfield became one of Florida's most infamous serial killers after participating in a series of abductions and murders alongside his cousin, David Alan Gore, during the early 1980s. The pair targeted young women across Indian River County, with Waterfield acting as an accomplice in several kidnappings, sexual assaults, and murders. Following his arrest, Waterfield cooperated with investigators and testified against Gore, helping prosecutors secure convictions in one of Florida's most notorious serial murder cases.

Moses Sithole became one of Africa's most prolific serial killers after murdering at least 38 young women in and around Johannesburg, South Africa, between 1994 and 1995. Known as the "ABC Killer" because many of the murders occurred in Atteridgeville, Boksburg, and Cleveland, Sithole lured victims with false promises of employment before sexually assaulting and murdering them. His case shocked post-apartheid South Africa and remains one of the country's deadliest serial murder investigations.

Mitchell Sims became one of America's most notorious transient serial killers after carrying out a series of murders across multiple states during the 1980s. Nicknamed the "Pizza Hut Serial Killer," Sims was convicted of abducting, robbing, and murdering pizza delivery driver John Harrington in Las Vegas, Nevada, while investigators also linked him to the murders of another pizza employee and a customer in South Carolina. His willingness to kill complete strangers during robberies, combined with his mobility across state lines, made him one of the FBI's most infamous traveling serial offenders before his execution in 2015.

Robert Black Farmer became one of Australia’s most notorious child killers after the 2008 murder of 18-year-old Lauren Huxley on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Prosecutors alleged Farmer abducted Lauren as she walked home from a night out before sexually assaulting and murdering her, triggering one of the largest and most publicized homicide investigations in Queensland history. The case generated national outrage because of Lauren’s age, the predatory nature of the attack, and the extensive manhunt that followed. Investigators later uncovered forensic evidence linking Farmer to the crime, while media coverage focused heavily on his criminal history and escalating pattern of sexual offending. The murder remains one of the most infamous stranger-abduction killings in modern Australian criminal history.

Julian Knight became one of Australia’s most notorious mass killers after carrying out the Hoddle Street massacre in Melbourne, Victoria, on August 9, 1987. Armed with multiple firearms, Knight opened fire on motorists and pedestrians along Hoddle Street, killing seven people and injuring numerous others in one of the deadliest mass shootings in Australian history at the time. The massacre shocked the nation and permanently altered public discussion surrounding gun control, mass violence, and offender psychology in Australia. Knight’s age, military background, and apparent emotional instability became major focuses during the investigation and trial. The case remained deeply embedded in Australian criminal history and later contributed to broader national debates surrounding firearm access and responses to mass casualty attacks.

Michael Brett Kelly became known in Georgia criminal cases after being convicted in the 2012 home invasion murder of Gale Spencer in Macon, Georgia. Prosecutors alleged Kelly was one of four offenders involved in the violent robbery that ended with Spencer’s death inside the residence. The case generated strong local media attention because multiple offenders participated in the fatal home invasion. Authorities later secured convictions against Kelly and the co-defendants following the investigation into Spencer’s killing. Kelly ultimately received a life sentence for his role in the homicide.

Travis Ray Thompson became known in Florida criminal cases after being convicted of the 2022 murder of 2-year-old Jacklyn known as “Kade”. The case generated major outrage throughout Marion County after investigators determined the toddler suffered fatal abuse before being transported to a hospital in critical condition. Prosecutors later described the killing as an act of extreme violence against a defenseless child. The investigation drew intense regional media coverage because of the victim’s age, the severity of the injuries, and the emotional courtroom proceedings that followed. Authorities alleged Thompson was directly responsible for Kade’s fatal injuries, leading to a First Degree Murder conviction and a life sentence. The case later became heavily discussed across Florida true crime communities because of the brutality of the abuse allegations and the public reaction following the guilty verdict.

Leo Boatman became notorious after carrying out a deadly stabbing attack on Bournemouth beach in England in 2024. The case generated major media attention across the United Kingdom because the killings occurred in a busy public coastal area during the evening, creating widespread panic and horror among witnesses. Boatman’s violent behavior, criminal background and apparent disregard for human life later became central issues throughout the investigation and court proceedings. The murders reignited public debate surrounding violent repeat offenders, knife crime and public safety in British coastal nightlife areas.