Killers

Killers are individuals or entities that cause the death of another being. The term is often used in the context of crime and law enforcement, but can also refer to other contexts such as biology, war, and mythology.

Types of Killers

Criminal Killers

In the context of criminal justice, killers are individuals who have committed homicide. This can be further divided into several categories:

• Murderers: Individuals who intentionally cause the death of another person.
• Manslaughterers: Individuals who cause the death of another person without premeditation.
• Serial killers: Individuals who commit a series of murders over a period of time.
• Mass murderers: Individuals who kill multiple people at once or in a short period of time.

Biological Killers

In biology, the term "killer" can refer to organisms or substances that cause death:

• Predators: Animals that kill and eat other animals.
• Pathogens: Microorganisms that can cause disease and death in their hosts.
• Toxins: Substances that can cause harm or death when introduced into an organism.

Mythological Killers

In mythology and folklore, there are many figures and creatures associated with death:

• Grim Reaper: A personification of death in many cultures.
• Vampires: Mythical creatures that kill by draining their victims' blood.
• Werewolfs: Mythical creatures that kill during the full moon.

See Also

• Crime
• Law enforcement
• Biology
• War
• Mythology