{"id":2244608,"date":"2024-05-14T19:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T23:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researchers-ask-47-inmates-how-they-pick-their-victims-1-trait-stood-out-from-all-the-others\/"},"modified":"2024-05-14T19:47:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T23:47:47","slug":"researchers-ask-47-inmates-how-they-pick-their-victims-1-trait-stood-out-from-all-the-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researchers-ask-47-inmates-how-they-pick-their-victims-1-trait-stood-out-from-all-the-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: 47 Inmates Share How They Choose Victims, One Trait Stands Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fresearchers-ask-47-inmates-how-they-pick-their-victims-1-trait-stood-out-from-all-the-others%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2244608&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The \u200barticle\u200c explores how 47 inmates reveal their victim selection methods, with a particular focus on identifying vulnerable individuals based on \u2064their walking style. This aligns with Ted Bundy&#8217;s ability to spot victims by observing their gait. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exercise-may-protect-brain-volume-by-keeping-insulin-and-bmi-levels-low\/\" title=\"Exercise May Protect Brain Volume by Keeping Insulin and BMI Levels Low\">research sheds light<\/a>\u2063 on \u2063psychopathy \u200ctraits and underscores the importance of self-defense awareness and training, especially\u200d for women. The study \u200ddelves into the\u200c victim selection tactics of 47 inmates, emphasizing\u200d the \u200cidentification\u2063 of vulnerable individuals through their walking manner. This mirrors Ted Bundy&#8217;s knack \u200cfor discerning \u2063victims by their gait. The \u200dfindings highlight psychopathic \u2063traits and stress the \u2064significance of self-defense\u2063 education and preparedness, particularly for\u200d women.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>   <\/p>\n<h2>Researchers Ask 47 Inmates How They Pick Their Victims, 1 Trait Stood Out from All the Others<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/anazarian\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/anazarian\/%20\"><span>Adelle Nazarian<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 14, 2024 at 2:37pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Ted Bundy, the notorious American serial killer, rapist and necrophiliac, once chillingly said he could identify a victim merely by observing her walk.<\/p>\n<p>Disturbingly, recent research supports his assertion.<\/p>\n<p>Women, pay attention: The way you walk could make you more susceptible to being targeted by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/megan-rapinoe-called-psychopath-favorite-memory-playing-soccer-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psychopathic<\/a> killer.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/235669299_Psychopathy_and_Victim_Selection_The_Use_of_Gait_as_a_Cue_to_Vulnerability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a> published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence in February 2013, researchers interviewed inmates at a maximum security penitentiary in Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>They found that 47 individuals scoring high on the interpersonal and affective aspects of psychopathy were exceptionally skilled at assessing victim vulnerability based solely on walking style.<\/p>\n<p>While the study \u2014 titled \u201cPsychopathy and Victim Selection: The Use of Gait as a Cue to Vulnerability\u201d \u2014 was published 11 years ago, it is especially relevant today particularly when considering recent events that have plagued cities across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>One example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/11\/us-news\/suspect-arrested-in-horrifying-rape-of-woman-who-was-lassoed-around-neck-on-nyc-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">horrific incident<\/a> this month in New York City in which a man <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/actor-steve-buscemi-attacked-broad-daylight-walking-new-york-city-street-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lassoed a woman<\/a> with a belt from behind and dragged her to the ground before he placed her between two vehicles and raped her.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sicko who lassoed woman around neck, raped her on NYC street showed eerie precision, source says: \u2018He\u2019s done this before\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uLI5pB3cAx\">https:\/\/t.co\/uLI5pB3cAx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m4ckPPZ3In\">pic.twitter.com\/m4ckPPZ3In<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1789396072873214231?\">May 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This finding not only underscores the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/critics-complain-about-new-hyperrealistic-bold-glamour-tiktok-filter-blurs-the-lines-of-reality\/\" title=\"Critics Complain About New Hyperrealistic \u2018Bold Glamour\u2019 TikTok Filter: \u2018Blurs The Lines Of Reality\u2019\">eerie accuracy<\/a> of Bundy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=ol24tui7vo8C&#038;pg=PA221&#038;lpg=PA221&#038;dq=%22he+could+tell+a+victim+by+the+way+she+walked+down+the+street,+the+tilt+of+her+head,+the+manner+in+which+she+carried+herself%22+bundy&#038;source=bl&#038;ots=wE9D2WPE7-&#038;sig=ACfU3U3S0-Lr41diAROvHECs6pIUxUDYCA&#038;hl=en&#038;sa=X&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi1t-yXio6GAxXTGDQIHUZABTMQ6AF6BAgqEAM#v=onepage&#038;q=%22he%20could%20tell%20a%20victim%20by%20the%20way%20she%20walked%20down%20the%20street%2C%20the%20tilt%20of%20her%20head%2C%20the%20manner%20in%20which%20she%20carried%20herself%22%20bundy&#038;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> that \u201che could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself,\u201d but it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-ag-ketanji-brown-jackson-wants-fundamental-redesign-of-criminal-justice-system\/\" title=\"Alabama AG: Ketanji Brown Jackson Wants 'Fundamental Redesign' of Criminal Justice System\">raises important questions<\/a> about the nature of psychopathy and its implications for victimization.<\/p>\n<p>According to the study \u2014 co-authored by Angela Book and Kimberly Costello of Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, and Joseph Camilleri of Westfield State University in Massachusetts \u2014 psychopathy is marked by traits such as lack of empathy, manipulativeness and superficial charm and provides individuals diagnosed with it with a predatory edge in criminal behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The study found that inmates with higher psychopathy scores could identify vulnerable individuals from non-vulnerable ones merely by observing their gait, thereby exploiting their weaknesses with chilling efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, these women appeared to be unaware of their surroundings, walked at a slower pace with smaller steps, and often had their heads down.<\/p>\n<p>This research aligned with previous studies suggesting that nonverbal cues, particularly gait, are reliable indicators of vulnerability.<\/p>\n<p>The study confirmed a common-sense maxim many of us have taught our children: Be confident and look confident.<\/p>\n<p>Psychopaths tended to select \u201csubmissive\u201d women as potential victims, focusing on specific walking patterns such as strides that were too long or too short, awkward weight shifts, disjointed movements and even the way they lifted their feet. Women judged as vulnerable to attacks such as muggings or sexual assaults walked with less-coordinated movements and appeared less confident.<\/p>\n<p>Inmates overwhelmingly selected women who appeared scared or uncomfortable or who walked awkwardly, suggesting they wouldn\u2019t put up a strong fight if attacked.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, this finding contrasts with noninstitutional participants, who did not explicitly mention a woman\u2019s gait when making similar judgments.<\/p>\n<p>This underscores the reality that some individuals are \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-escaped-murderer-still-loose-us-sightings-confirmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social predators<\/a>,\u201d capable of detecting and exploiting vulnerability. This alarming skill highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to prevent victimization.<\/p>\n<p>Given psychopaths\u2019 ability to identify and exploit vulnerability, it is essential to inform the public about these risks and raise awareness to prevent victimization.<\/p>\n<p>In a world where predators can identify vulnerability at a glance, equipping oneself with self-defense skills is imperative.<\/p>\n<p>Training in self-defense empowers individuals and serves as a deterrent to would-be attackers.<\/p>\n<p>An assertive posture, confident gait and awareness of one\u2019s surroundings can signal to predators that a potential victim is not an easy target.<\/p>\n<p>However, physical training alone is not enough.<\/p>\n<p>The right to bear arms and the ability to use them responsibly is a crucial aspect of self-defense. Being trained and armed provides an added layer of protection, giving individuals the means to defend themselves and their loved ones against threats.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly relevant for women, who are often the targets of predatory behaviors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Are nonlethal weapons (pepper sprays, stun guns, tasers) as effective as firearms at stopping violent criminals?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In fact, those who advocate for women\u2019s rights and safety should be the first to support the right to self-defense as a natural extension of that advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>Liberals who claim to prioritize women\u2019s safety should champion policies that promote self-defense training and responsible gun ownership. If those on the left had any regard for women at all, they would champion women getting trained and armed. But they don\u2019t, so they won\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Empowering women with the means to protect themselves is a concrete way to reduce incidences of victimization, particularly when it comes to warding off psychopathic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alleged-murderers-frightening-mugshot-gets-even-disturbing-light-witness-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">killers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We live in a world where bad things happen, and we must be prepared to protect ourselves and our families.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the mechanisms behind psychopathy and how predators select their victims is only part of the solution. Equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools for self-defense is equally crucial and should be heavily promoted.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>\u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d Those 12 words have been stuck in my head since I first read them. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Former Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn recently made that comment to Floyd Brown, founder of The Western Journal. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>And if the leftists and the elites get their way, that\u2019s exactly what will happen \u2014 no real election, no real choice for the Electoral College, and no real say for the American people. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal is fighting to keep that from happening, but we can\u2019t do it alone.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We work tirelessly to expose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-rep-anna-paulina-luna-scolds-dems-waving-ukrainian-flags-after-vote-put-those-damn-flags-away\/\" title=\"Video: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Criticizes Democrats Waving Ukrainian Flags - 'Remove Those Flags!\">lying leftist media<\/a> and the corrupt America-hating elites.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>But Big Tech\u2019s stranglehold is now so tight that <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>without help<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  from you, we will not be able to continue the fight. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The 2024 election is literally the most important election for every living American. We have to unite and fight for our country, otherwise we will lose it. And if we lose the America we love in 2024, we\u2019ll lose it for good. Can we <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>count on you<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  to help? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>With you we will be able to field journalists, do more investigative work, expose more corruption, and get desperately needed truth to millions of Americans. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We can do this only with your help. Please don\u2019t wait one minute.<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>  Donate right now<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Thank you for reading,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. Please <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-45819\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/anazarian\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45819\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-45819\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45819\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45819\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Adelle Nazarian has over 15 years of experience in journalism, geopolitics, and the media world. She is also an entrepreneur who has founded and served as CEO of several organizations. She enjoys traveling, is constantly learning and is inquisitive by nature. Adelle speaks English, Persian (Farsi), French and Mandarin Chinese. Follow Adelle Nazarian on X @AdelleNaz.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Adelle Nazarian has over 15 years of experience in journalism, geopolitics, and the media world. She is also an entrepreneur who has founded and served as CEO of several organizations. She enjoys traveling, is constantly learning and is inquisitive by nature. Adelle speaks English, Persian (Farsi), French and Mandarin Chinese. Follow Adelle Nazarian on X @AdelleNaz. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent study, 47 inmates were questioned about their victim selection process. One standout trait emerged from the responses. 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