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The "Bestie di Satana" murders
Jutta Birkhoff1, Chiara Candelli, Stefania Zeroli
1Department of Forensic Psychopathology, University of Insubria, Via O. Rossi 9, 21100, Varese, Italy.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|October 15, 2013
Summary
This study examines the "Bestie di Satana" case, where young individuals involved in satanic crimes exhibited immature personalities and social disadvantages. Their conviction highlights the significant criminal potential of juvenile satanism.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Satanic groups have been linked to various criminal activities.
- The
- Bestie di Satana
- case in Italy involved a group of young people committing murders.
- Juvenile satanism, though rare, presents a high criminal potential.
Observation:
- This report details a case in Italy involving a satanic sect known as the "Bestie di Satana."
- Members of this sect were implicated in multiple murders.
- Forensic psychiatric evaluations were conducted on the accused individuals.
Findings:
- The accused individuals exhibited fragile, immature personalities.
- A very low level of education and social disadvantage were common characteristics.
- All members were convicted of deliberate murder and received lengthy prison sentences.
Implications:
- The case highlights the potential for high criminal activity within juvenile satanic groups.
- Further research into social and cultural responses to juvenile satanism is warranted.
- This phenomenon, while statistically rare, demands attention due to its severe criminal implications.
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