Richard Ramirez (Night Stalker) | Mental Health and Personality | Pure Psychopathy?

This video answers the questions: Can I analyze the mental health and personality characteristics of Richard Ramirez, otherwise known as the “night stalker.”
Richard Ramirez was a serial killer who is active in California from June 1984 until August 1985. Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders, however, it’s believed he was responsible for many more. In addition to the night stalker, he was also referred to as the “walk-in killer” in the “valley intruder.” Support Dr. Grande on Patreon:   / drgrande  

Antisocial personality disorder is a “Cluster B” personality disorder in the diagnostic and statistical manual, it has seven symptom criteria, three of which are required for diagnosis.

1: Repeated unlawful behaviors
2: Consistent deceitfulness
3: Impulsivity, poor planning
4: Aggressiveness, physical fights
5: Reckless disregard for safety
6: Consistent irresponsibility
7: Lack of remorse

Narcissistic personality disorder is a “Cluster B” personality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. It has nine symptom criteria, five of which are required for a diagnosis.

1: Grandiose sense of self-importance
2: Fantasies
3: Special or unique
4: Requires excessive admiration
5: Sense of entitlement
6: Manipulative
7: Lacks empathy for others
8: Often envious
9: Arrogant attitudes or behaviors

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International Business Times. (2013, June 7). Richard Ramirez Dies: Complete List And Timeline Of “Night Stalker” Victims [PHOTO]. International Business Times.

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