Editing Serial killer (section)

===Media influences===
Many serial killers claim that a violent culture influenced them to commit murders. During his final interview, [[Ted Bundy]] stated that [[hardcore pornography]] was responsible for his actions. Others idolise figures for their deeds or perceived [[vigilante]] justice, such as [[Peter Kürten]], who idolized [[Jack the Ripper]], or [[John Wayne Gacy]] and [[Ed Kemper]], who both idolized the actor [[John Wayne]].<ref name="Tick" />

Killers who have a strong desire for fame or to be renowned for their actions desire media attention as a way of validating and spreading their crimes; fear is also a component here, as some serial killers enjoy causing fear. An example is [[Dennis Rader]], who sought attention from the press during his murder spree.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.biography.com/people/dennis-rader-241487|title = Dennis Rader|access-date = January 1, 2016|website = Biography|publisher = A&E Television Networks|archive-date = March 18, 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190318200921/https://www.biography.com/people/dennis-rader-241487|url-status = live}}</ref>