Are there any serial killers like Dexter?

Pedro Rodrigues Filho is a Brazilian serial killer that influenced the creation of Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan
Dexter Morgan is a fictional character introduced as the antihero protagonist of the Dexter book series written by Jeff Lindsay, as well as the television series of the same name. In the television series, Dexter is portrayed by Michael C. Hall.
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. Why? Because he also murdered other murderers and criminals. The vigilante was sentenced for 71 murders but he claimed to have killed about 100 people, a Brazilian outlet Folha De S.
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Is Dexter based on real killers?

Aside from New Blood's menacing Runaway Killer, original Dexter serial killer, The Trinity Killer, was also based on a true story, pulling from the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader.
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What show is most like Dexter?

'Hannibal'

It's creepy, it's suspenseful and it packs plenty of gore, much like Dexter. Based on Thomas Harris's Hannibal novels, the show follows FBI criminal profiler Will Graham (Dancy), who works closely with a brilliant forensic psychiatrist named Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mikkelsen).
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How many serial killers did Dexter kill?

Dexter – aka the “Bay Harbor Butcher” – was responsible for about 140 kills before he vowed to stop in the series finale (although eventually he returns to killing in Dexter: New Blood).
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Is Dexter a psychopath or sociopath?

Other than the traits from PCL – R, Dexter Morgan is a psychopath because of what he does for a living. Dexter Morgan conceals himself from the world because he is a serial killer, an organized serial killer as he calls himself a neat monster.
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Top 20 Serial Killers on Dexter



What mental illness did Dexter have?

Dexter is a paradigm "secret schizoid" (that is, someone suffering from Schizoid Personality Disorder who hides it very well). ASPD is about inability to conform, manipulation, and impulsive aggression; SPD is about coldness, detachment, and complete lack of interest in normal human interaction.
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How accurate is Dexter?

Dutton said that Dexter's cruelty to animals at a young age was accurate and speaks to a budding psychopath's lack of empathy. His charm and ability to lie and conceal is, per Dutton, also accurate based on what is known of serial killers, such as Ted Bundy.
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Who was Dexter's first kill?

Mary ("Last Nurse" and "First Nurse" in novels) is a character in Season One of the Showtime series DEXTER. She was an "Angel of Death" nurse (serial killer) working at a time when Harry Morgan was hospitalized for heart problems. Mary was Dexter Morgan's first human victim.
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How many people has Dexter killed in the books?

Below is a list of the 144 known people that Dexter directly killed, along with their basic causes of death. Note: An X means the victim did not fit the Code of Harry.
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Who was the best killer in Dexter?

All the Serial Killers of 'Dexter' Ranked, From Best to Bloodiest
  • 7) Doomsday Killer (Season 6) ...
  • 6) Barrel Girl Gang (Season 5) ...
  • 5) Koshka Brotherhood (Season 7) ...
  • 4) The Poisoner (Season 7-Season 8) ...
  • 3) Ice Truck Killer (Season 1) ...
  • 2) Trinity Killer (Season 4) ...
  • 1) Bay Harbor Butcher (The Entire Series)
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Is Hannibal better than Dexter?

It's clear that both Hannibal and Dexter are skilled fighters and professional killers who know how to plan and improvise. However, when it comes down to who is superior, or who would win if both men fought each other, it's really close, but Hannibal is the winner.
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Are there any series like Dexter?

Like Dexter, Prodigal Son is a show about an investigator who really understands how murderers' minds work. Tom Payne stars as Malcolm Bright, a brilliant criminal profiler who's the son of infamous serial killer Martin Whitly, aka The Surgeon (Michael Sheen).
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Is Bates Motel like Dexter?

This show is a prequel to Psycho and tells the story of Norman Bates and his mother. It's dark, twisted, and full of suspense. “Bates Motel” is often compared to “Dexter” because both lead characters are killers who try to lead normal lives. Both shows also feature a lot of suspense and psychological drama.
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Was Dexter based on Ted Bundy?

“It allows us to examine the good and evil in all of us,” she said. “He's not a Ted Bundy character. You want to hope that there's a part of him that can be redeemed.” John Goldwyn, another of the show's executive producers , said, “We think of it as provocative.” Over the course of the season, Mr.
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How many total kills does Dexter have?

Including his past kills, and the growth of his slide collection between seasons, Dexter has killed (at the very least) 100 people: around 55 of these have been on-screen kills (including flashbacks).
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Are Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer related?

Unknown at the time, the killer is Brian Moser, the biological brother of Dexter Morgan. However, this fact isn't revealed until "Born Free". Brian is eventually killed by Dexter to protect his sister, Debra Morgan, and the investigation seems to be put to rest.
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Would Dexter have gotten the death penalty?

Federal court stops execution of Dexter Johnson within 24 hours of his scheduled death. In his recent appeals, Johnson has claimed he is intellectually disabled and therefore ineligible for the death penalty. He was convicted of a double murder in Harris County that took place in 2006.
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How long did Dexter go without killing?

He's no longer working for the police department. And he's been abstaining from killing for nearly a decade,” Hall said of Dexter in New Blood. One thing is for sure, Dexter: New Blood will be very different from the original series.
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What kind of serial killer is Dexter?

In both the novels and the TV series, Dexter is a forensic blood spatter analyst who works for the fictitious Miami-Metro Police Department. In his spare time, he is a vigilante serial killer who targets other murderers who have evaded the justice system.
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Was the white deer in Dexter real?

A Breakdown of the White Deer CGI From the Dexter: New Blood Season Premiere! [Video] They absolutely nailed it! In 2021, the New York studio of Framestore, the famous visual effects company, worked on several key sequences for Dexter: New Blood, and the most significant one was for episode one titled "Cold Snap".
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Which serial killer had the most victims?

Serial killers with the highest known victim count. The most prolific modern serial killer is arguably Dr. Harold Shipman, with 218 probable murders and possibly as many as 250 (see "Medical professionals", below). However, he was actually convicted of a sample of 15 murders.
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How did Dexter get his scar?

Dexter (along with his brother Brian) witnessed the brutal murder of their mother in a cargo container at a very early age. After seeing Laura Moser chainsawed to pieces, they were then left in the cargo container full of blood for two days. This page has a disambiguation page, here.
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Is Harrison a psychopath Dexter?

Harrison's Blood Origin Mirrors Dexter's

Dexter's fascination with blood and psychological rewiring into a psychopath all began when he was three-years-old. He was found by Harry Morgan in a pool of his mother's blood after she was murdered with a chainsaw in a shipping container.
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What is difference between a sociopath and a psychopath?

Psychopaths tend to be more manipulative, can be seen by others as more charming, lead a semblance of a normal life, and minimize risk in criminal activities. Sociopaths tend to be more erratic, rage-prone, and unable to lead as much of a normal life.
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Is Dexter a forensic scientist?

Like Dexter, blood spatter analysts are a type of forensic scientist that focuses on the blood portion of a crime. In the show, Dexter usually only needs to be at a crime scene if blood was found, and the real-life position is similar.
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