True Crime Friday: Mark Douglas Burns, the Clearfield Serial Killer
Mark Douglas Burns is a serial rapist and serial killer. Burns confessed to several rapes and admitted to at least three murders. He murdered women in the states of Utah and Wyoming. His reign of terror began in 1991 and continue through 2001. Since Burns’ arrest, he has confessed to other crimes. He was a long-haul truck driver, and authorities fear he may have committed rapes and murders throughout the United States. Childhood Trauma’s Connection to Serial Killers Childhood Trauma and Abuse is a prevalent global health concern. This abuse plays a significant role in childhood development. A child’s mental health depends upon positive parental guidance while they are taking their journey to adulthood. Abuse is defined as physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. Several studies have linked childhood trauma with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder. There is also an increased risk of suicide. It is thought that traumatic events occurring during...
