In order to understand Cunanan, one needs to see him as a young school boy, smarter than his peers and easily outwitting them to obtain academic attention. While there are many traits which serial killers have in common, Cunanan had his own peculiar branding.
At some point, usually in their teen years, serial killers lose all hope. Life becomes pointless and meaningless and despair becomes a routine. Just about the time that other teenagers are going through an immense rush from feeling a vigorous purpose and youthful idealism, teenagers, who later become serial killers, go in the opposite direction and sincerely believe that life itself is a worthless game that people play before they die.
At some point, usually in their teen years, serial killers lose all hope. Life becomes pointless and meaningless and despair becomes a routine. Just about the time that other teenagers are going through an immense rush from feeling a vigorous purpose and youthful idealism, teenagers, who later become serial killers, go in the opposite direction and sincerely believe that life itself is a worthless game that people play before they die.
