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INSIDE THE MIND OF… A FEMALE PSYCHOPATH!

Experts reveal what make these criminals tick

Charming. Seductive. Manipulative. The classic traits of a psychopath. But unlike their male counterparts, female killers have a calculated motive for murdering their victims, who are often intimate partners. And according to the experts, chances are you've crossed paths with more than one psychopath – one could even be your best friend.

Dr Xanthe Mallett, a forensic anthropologist and criminologist, says there can be immediate warning signs.

“You probably “These women are very controlling, manipulative – they're often very good at playing the victim.

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