Although, the strong link between sadistic crime and neuropsychology is apparent, damage to specific areas of the brain are not the only possible causes of aggression/violence. Other possible causes which may lead to sadistic crime include, but are not limited to, substance abuse, psychological disorders, previous physical and/or sexual abuse, parents’ upbringing, abandonment as well as an individual’s socio-economic status (Bufkin & Luttrell, 2005; Tiihonen et al., 2008). Therefore, it would be incorrect to say brain anomalies is the only cause of sadistic crime.
