Is it normal to dream about murdering people?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes. A disturbing dream about murdering someone doesn’t mean you want to do it or that you’re a violent person.
Dreams can mash together stress, fears, random memories, and bizarre plot twists without reflecting what you actually want. Lots of people have violent or unsettling dreams, and it can feel alarming precisely because it clashes with who they are while awake.
If it keeps happening and is upsetting your sleep, talking it through with someone you trust may help. If you’re also having urges or plans to hurt someone while awake, take that seriously and reach out for immediate support; the dream by itself isn’t a sign that you’ll act on it.