Is it normal to be interested in serial killers?
Yes—being curious about serial killers and true crime is common. Being interested in how they think is different from wanting to hurt anyone or approving of what they did.
Yes. Lots of people are drawn to stories about serial killers because they’re trying to understand something frightening, solve a mystery, or see how investigators caught the person. The mix of danger, psychology, and real-life stakes can make the subject hard to look away from.
People vary in how they feel about it: some enjoy documentaries and podcasts, while others find the entertainment side unsettling, especially when victims get treated like background characters. Keeping the victims in mind—and taking a break if the material starts affecting your mood or sleep—is a reasonable middle ground.
Curiosity by itself doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. If it comes with urges or plans to hurt someone, that’s different, and it’s important to seek help right away.