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  • Serial criminality is a rare phenomenon that captures multidisciplinary interest.
  • Understanding the psychological underpinnings of serial offending is crucial for forensic science.

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  • A case of a patient with chronic psychotic disorder is presented.
  • The patient committed multiple murders over a nine-year period.

Findings:

  • The serial murders were motivated by a specific type of delusion.
  • The underlying cause was identified as Frigoli syndrome, a rare delirium of misidentification.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare psychiatric syndromes in forensic evaluations.
  • Further research into Frigoli syndrome may offer insights into the motivations behind certain types of serial offending.