A recent series on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is among Netflix’ most-watched programs ever. Actor Evan Peters, who plays Dahmer to chilling effect, won a Golden Globes award for his performance.

We physicians by nature often eagerly study the sickest of people, because there is so much to be learned from their cases. In that spirit, my latest Psychology Today column — you can read it by clicking here — looks at the deeper reasons Jeffrey Dahmer became a serial killer.

Regarding the issues I raise in my column, what do you think? I’d love to hear from you in the comments.