A world-leading authority on dark personalities has issued a chilling warning that some of the most dangerous individuals walk among us, constituting approximately 10 per cent of the global population.
Identifying Human Predators in Society
In the final episode of Seven's Kiss and Kill investigation, human behaviour researcher Karen Mitchell provides detailed insights on how to spot human predators and discloses the professions they are frequently attracted to.
Mitchell explains that while only a small fraction of these individuals engage in physical violence, all of them exhibit a strong desire to control and manipulate others.
"What my research shows is that they're all equally as dangerous, but the way they choose to harm and disadvantage and destroy is different," she stated.
Brain Differences and Emotional Deficits
According to Mitchell, this personality type is estimated to make up 10 per cent of the population and is associated with structural differences in the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
"So because of these brain differences, they do not emote, so they don't feel joy, they don't feel love, they don't feel shame or fear," she elaborated.
This lack of emotional experience leads them to perceive themselves as superior, as they do not encounter fear in the same way as others.
Professions Attracting Dark Personalities
The research further indicates that people with dark personality traits may be overrepresented in professional roles that offer power, status, and influence.
- Business leadership positions
- Justice and law enforcement agencies
- Medical fields
- Religious institutions
Notable cases, such as wife killers Gerard Baden-Clay and Borce Ristevski, have been described as grandiose narcissists who deceived their families and authorities.
Accessing the Investigation
Kiss and Kill is available across Seven's full suite of broadcast, digital, and audio platforms, with exclusive investigations on 7NEWS at 6 and the complete vodcast accessible on 7plus, LISTNR, or various podcast platforms.
Support Resources
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In emergencies, dial 000.
Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence is available through the Men's Referral Service at 1300 766 491.
Please consider supporting organizations such as:
- The Red Heart Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch
- The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation
- Beyond DV
- The Red Rose Foundation
- White Ribbon Australia
- Friends with Dignity
