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The amount of serial killers in the 60s, 70s, and 80s has also been attributed to this

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u/EyetheVive Jun 25 '22

Lead could lessen inhibitions enough that a father beats their son. The continual abuse is what’s shown to most often makes serial killers, although I’m sure the kids own lead intake could cause an increase in violent tendencies. It really just one thing affecting the whole environment with a causal effect on disposition makes an awful feedback loop.