Is it normal to be obsessed with serial killers?
Being fascinated by serial killers and true crime is common, and it doesn’t mean you approve of what they did. It’s worth reassessing if the interest feels compulsive, upsetting, or starts taking over your life.
Lots of people get pulled into true crime because it combines mystery, fear at a safe distance, and the urge to understand how someone could do something so disturbing. Being fascinated by the cases—or bingeing documentaries now and then—doesn’t make you a bad person or mean you want to hurt anyone.
The word “obsessed” can mean anything from “I know too many podcast episodes by heart” to “I can’t stop thinking about this and it’s messing with my sleep or daily life.” If it’s the second kind, try taking a break or switching to lighter content, and consider talking it through with someone you trust. Keep a clear line between studying the cases and glorifying the killers or invading anyone’s privacy.