Kenneth Alessio Bianchi

Kenneth Alessio Bianchi was born in 1951, in New York, the son of an alcoholic prostitute. He was given up for adoption, and raised by foster parents Frances Bianchi and her husband, who died when Kenny was 13.  Early on, there were strong indications that there would be problems later on in Kenny's life; he was a compulsive liar, threw violent tantrums, and although he showed signs of artistic talent an an above average intelligence, he was an underachiever in school.

Kenny was quite the con man, and would often manipulate his classmates into getting in trouble with, or for him.  He also had a big ego, and would sometimes claim to have committed brave and adventurous deeds in order to impress the girls. 

One of young Kenny's big obsessions in life was to become a police officer.  Many serial killers have been individuals who have shown interest in law enforcement or other careers which gave them power and authority.  One good example is that of Gerard John Schaefer, an ex-policeman from Florida who was convicted for murdering and mutilating several young women after explicitly detailed murder stories which he called "Killer Fiction" and jewelry belonging to some of the victims were found in his home.

As an adult, Kenneth Bianchi's behavior had not improved.  He was still a con man and a liar, going as far as renting an office so he could set up a psychiatry practice.  He also still dreamt of becoming a cop, and he participated in the LAPD's ride-along program.  Kenneth was arrogant and macho, he was a skilled manipulator, and showed little respect towards his girlfriend, let alone women in general. Of course, anyone who spent enough time with Bianchi could figure out that within the 6 foot-tall well-dressed, physically fit man with a virile mustache lay an insecure, immature individual.

When Kenneth moved in with his cousin Angelo Buono Jr., he knew he had found his soulmate.  The pair were well on their way to setting up their own harem of prostitutes when their desires turned to murder.  The two egged each other on, raping, torturing, and murdering women without remorse. They often left their victims in grotesque, provocative poses and often showing signs of violent sexual mutilation. One victim was found with a broomstick pushed deep inside her uterus, an act which only served to show the anger Bianchi had towards women.  Later, whilst being questioned by police, he said, "Why is it wrong to get rid of some fuckin' cunts?"

Bianchi anger and objectification of women stemmed from a variety of sources, but it would be safe to assume that much of that rage and resentment was towards his own birth mother, and his adoptive mother for having told him who and what she was.  Also, religion had featured prominently in Kenneth's childhood, which contributed to his skewed view of women; he objected to girls wearing "sexy" clothes, even jeans, and expected every girl he was with to be a virgin.