The 1970s and '80s are infamously recognized as America's Golden Age of serial killers, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, attributed to various factors like the Interstate Highway system and post-war child abuse. Caroline Fraser's upcoming book 'Murderland' delves into the 'lead-crime hypothesis,' exploring how toxic chemicals, particularly lead and arsenic, may have influenced violent behavior during this era. Fraser shares personal insights as a witness to Bundy's crimes and presents a thorough investigation into this controversial hypothesis, highlighting the need to understand environmental impacts on crime.
In her book 'Murderland,' Caroline Fraser investigates the lead-crime hypothesis, suggesting toxic chemicals contributed to the spike in serial killers during the '70s and '80s.
Fraser argues that environmental factors such as lead and arsenic exposure from industrial activities might have influenced the behaviors of infamous serial killers in the Pacific Northwest.
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