While both Jesse Pomeroy and John White Webster gained a gruesome criminal record at different times, both men exhibited signs of sociopathic tendencies. Although there is no excuse for the crimes committed, their psychological backgrounds show that they were not mentally stable. John Webster ultimately gave in to his urges due to extreme jealousy and ambition to meet his needs. However, on the other hand, Jesse Pomeroy developed psychopathic urges as a young boy dating back to when he was traumatized by a vaccine. It is believed that Pomeroy struck due to his inability to feel empathy. Although there were some differences between the men, they both captured the eye of Massachusetts and gained much recognition for their complex legal cases. …show more content…
It was stated that Jesse even used a knife and “poked pins into ones flesh”. Many people, including his parents, believed he was just acting out. When he was sent to a reform school, he resided there until he reached the age of 21, knowing that good behavior would get him out early. As soon as he was free, Jesse wasted no time and instantly acted upon his homicidal urges. Instead of being put to death when he was caught again, he was locked in solitary confinement; however, most people wanted him dead. In the end, the court's decision to convict Pomeroy and sentence him to life imprisonment underscored the challenges of grappling with the challenges of criminal behavior, justice, and the protection of society. Although Pomeroy's case was very complex, it is still known as one of America's most gruesome cases. This is due to Jesse being framed as America's first “serial torturer”. This meant that he took his victims and taunted and tortured them before actually committing his crimes and killing them. It is believed that if Jesse had not been stopped when he was, then he would've turned into the world's first serial killer. He was also the nation's youngest imprisoned serial