AIBU to be really worried about this person’s psychopathic tendencies (trigger warni

[SpoilsburyToastGirl]

Please be gentle. I know a young person aged 17 who I’m related to distantly via marriage, his mum told me today that he had deliberately killed a cat in a really violent way that I don’t really want to type as it’s so upsetting. It was a very personal way to do it though and they admitted it made them feel ‘excited.’ There was no obvious prelude that led to this, although they are under CAHMS for mental health issues.

I’m so upset, and their mum has no idea what to do. Do we report this to the police? What will happen to the young person? I have known this person since they were 2 and they have had a good upbringing and no abuse that I’m aware of. How the hell can we come back from this? I don’t want them near my small children or my cat and I’m so sad for that poor animal that died in such a horrific way.

If there is a young child in the house you have to call the police immediately. It is not an overreaction to say that there is a strong liklihood that the younger child is in danger.

Obviously please please don't let him anywhere near your own children.

It is a criminal offence you have to notify the police and the rspca. The police will take it serious as it was deliberate and willfull.

What a psycho bastard. That poor cat, I am absolutely heartbroken.

I would report it to the police - I wouldn’t trust CAMHS to do it and I think his mother sounds cooperative but overwhelmed and maybe in denial. I think getting a police officer in front of her would hopefully kickstart the support they all need.

The boy is clearly not in a good place. The excitement of killing is concerning in itself but coupled with suicidal tendencies suggests he needs serious intervention.

I don’t think a load of armchair psychologists chuntering on about psychopaths is helpful. There are lots of things that could be at play here and the most important thing is to get the lad in front of someone who knows what they’re doing before anything/anyone else suffers.

Is this boy at college? Have a social life or job? Has anyone noticed any sudden change in behaviour? Sorry, haven’t had opportunity to RTWT.

Out of curiosity did he say why he did it in the first place?

Also, is he taking medication?

Barbaro isn't saying the disorders are comparable, just trying to demonstrate there is a range of severity, if I have picked it up correctly.

Yes exactly. They aren't even slightly comparable, but there is a range on both. But the majority of people score very low on it. You might score 1 or 2 on a psychopathy test, doesn't make you a psychopath. But I couldn't think of another example at the time.

BBC article today saying police think there is no person doing this and it’s foxes?! www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45588088

Odd.

He needs a good psychiatrist and a decent male role model.