Suicide in Mass Murderers and Serial Killers

Research carried out by the author on suicide in mass murderers and serial killers is reviewed. The incidence of suicide in rampage murderers (34.7%) is much higher than in serial killers (4.4%). Whereas all of the suicides in mass murderers occurred during attempts to arrest them, 52% of the suicides in the serial killersoccurred after arrest. Case studies are presented, and suggestions made for future research.