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PSYCHOGENETICS OF SERIAL MURDERERS 83
whine about how she is all bummed out about whatever the excuse of the week
is. Think of the money I am going to save by not traveling to her house ever
again. Frankly, I hope I live long enough to see her die. She will get hers. It is
just a matter of time. She is such a bitch. Such a self-important, self-righteous
bitch. Remember: I am better than they are. They have more security now, but it
ain’t over YET. When Al has a heart attack and dies, I won’t be around to do
anything for them. FUCK THEM!!
Of particular importance in these excerpts are the several references made by Carter
regarding his death wishes for his sister Nancy, his desire to see Nancy “get hers,”
and his matter-of-fact indifference to the possibility that his other sister Stacy might
take her own life. His systemic anger that frames his thoughts about his family and
his desire to see them suffer for treating him poorly is a recurring theme in his
journal. Carter demonstrates these same attitudes toward his friends and ultimately
his victims. The following statements from Carter’s journal highlight his pent-up
anger toward others who have intentionally or inadvertently angered him. Note the
forms of punishment Carter has selected for each person.
1. Pat C. had affair with dad, ended up with all his property. Make it look like an
accident.
2. Carol L…. Trash her car. “Father” Tom. Meddling mother fucker … He will get
what he deserves! I will see to it!
3. Nancy C…. (Crusader Yacht Sales)—deserves something special: vandalize boats
w/crusader signs on them!!!
4. Lisa (M sister) child/husband
5. Michael D. Wind surfing vacations—kill.
6. Steve H., lawyer—kill.
7. Norbert C.—find, kill.
8. Eric Z.—find, kill.
9. Don’t get mad get even. Revenge is best served cold.
Light bulb filament in gas tank—powered by car elec. system—when car is
started: BOOM.
10. Scott W.—Fuck with car.
His inability to adequately resolve his personal inner conflicts is a core issue to his
conviction for stalking activity. Unable to bring resolution regarding his conflicts with
his deceased parents, Carter focuses his fantasies, frustrations, insecurities, and anger
into developing relationships where he can be in control. These relationships are
specific in that he is attracted to women who are assertive, goal-oriented, and selfconfident:
everything that he, according to his own account, is lacking. An example
of his need to control is noted in his journal regarding his destructive relationship
with his former girlfriend, Jane C.
The things I did to her: Never let her have any time with friends. Never let her
have any time alone. Couldn’t talk to any guy without interrogation following.
Physical violence. Being cruel when I knew that she couldn’t get away or
I wouldn’t let her get away. Destroying things she gave me. Destroying her
things. Threatening with violence. Saying mean things. Can’t control myself.
Mary, another victim, would often attempt to break off the relationship. In his
journal Carter expresses his rage toward her by threatening to kill her.
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