A serial killer who murders prostitutes because he believes it is his purpose to rid the world of them would be best categorized as a _____ killer.

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A mission-oriented killer carries out their crimes due to a deeply ingrained belief or mission they have convinced themselves is necessary to fulfill. In this case, the killer's belief that prostitutes are something that should be eradicated from the world is their mission. Hedonistic killers murder for the pleasure of it, power/control killers kill to exert power over their victims, and visionary killers commit crimes due to delusional beliefs or visions they have experienced.

A Serial Killer Who Murders Prostitutes Because He Believes It