The life and history of Robert Hansen is quite extraordinary. He was your typical serial killer, but far from bland. He’s sparked interest from me because of his way to think and how he was able to get away from many punishable crimes, such as theft and arson. But what fascinated me the most, was that he had no remorse and the way he would carry out his cynical acts. His method and tactics he would use throughout his 12 year killing spree was cynical and unthinkable. Hansen shared similar characteristics of many other infamous serial killers. He liked to collect personal items, tracked down a certain type of women, etc. What intrigued me the most was that many friends and relatives argued that he was a family man and upheld that title of …show more content…
He had severe acne, thus causing acne scars, and a severe stuttering problem. These physical factors caused him to be identified as a “lonely” teenager. Being shunned from his fellow classmates, especially the girls he found attractive. Because of this, experts inferred that he grew a hatred for attractive and vulgar women. Because of the lack of a social life, many report that this was a main factor in what inspired his killing spree. It also inspired his arson felony in 1960. At just 21 years old, Hansen and a friend of his both set fire to a school’s bus garage causing great danger and damage. Burning 3 of the 7 buses stationed in the garage. The consequence of his actions having to serve 3 years at Iowa Men’s Reformatory and recommended psychiatric treatment. After serving that sentence, he was set for parole in 1963. While being on parole, he also favored theft and shoplifting. He was arrested again for shoplifting, admitting it aroused him …show more content…
Married a second time, he moved to Anchorage, Alaska where he opened his own bakery as he had acquired the baking skill when he worked for his father. In 1971, he was once again arrested for the attempt of kidnapping but charges were dropped. Later on he was arrested again for the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year old at gunpoint. The young woman had filed a complaint, but charges were dropped as she failed to appear in court. In 1976, he was arrested for the shoplifting of a chainsaw, because he was previously being accused of past felonies, the court was much harsher. He was sentenced to 5 years and set free August 1978 because he was a “family” man with a stable job and family. Only put on probation and with recommended treatment, though it was never