Crime
Notorious serial killer of over 190 boys up for early parole
Columbian serial killer, Luis Garavito, who raped, tortured, mutilated and killed over 190 boys and young men is up for parole this year after serving three-fifths of his sentence.
The murderer also called La Bestia meaning ‘The Beast’ has the highest number of victims among serial killers in the world.
Garavito originally confessed to murdering 140 boys – since proven to be 193 victims in total – between six and sixteen years old, from 1992 to 1999. He is suspected of murdering over 300 victims.
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He mostly raped and tortured street children. By posing as a monk or priest he would lure children with offers of money or drink.
The killer claimed to feel a force within himself that compelled him to murder children, rooted in the abuse he experienced as a child.
Garavito experienced psychasis, paranoia and depression and sought psychiatric help on several occasions.
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