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*trigger warning* question/ discussion about violent rape

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terfing · 16/02/2018 15:37

Trigger warnng

I have been reading up on violent men/ female victims recently and something which I just can't understand is why some men kill women after raping them. What is the reason behind this action? I can see that there are (horrible) reasons why men rape and are violent towards women, i.e. To control them. But why do some men kill after rape?

(I'm sorry if this is a grizzly discussion, but I am trying to learn more about male abuse. I am sorry if I offend anyone.)

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TallulahWaitingInTheRain · 16/02/2018 15:58

There will be different types. Men who set out to rape and end up 'going too far' or silencing. Men who set out to murder because they find it exciting. Men whose aim is revenge e.g on a woman who left or rejected them 'if I can't have you no-one can'.

Geronimoleapinglizards · 16/02/2018 15:48

I would guess at worst it's fetishistic. It's the ultimate expression of your strength and power. It's having complete control over another person. It's possibly cathartic too and a way to vent one's hatred towards women and express contempt?

reallyanotherone · 16/02/2018 15:47

I think you'll probably need a psychologist for that one, rather than mumsnet :).

My 2p- it's all about the power. Can take everything, their dignity, their bodies, their life.

DaisyDrip · 16/02/2018 15:44

To silence the witness.

Sarahjconnor · 16/02/2018 15:44

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HarveyKietelRabbit · 16/02/2018 15:42

So they can't report it.

AssassinatedBeauty · 16/02/2018 15:41

I don't think there's going to be a logical reason for it. I would hazard a guess at "because they can and they wanted to", based on a desire to control. Or anger/hatred of women, because they blame the women for their own behaviour. Or because they are mentally unwell.

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