Published On: March 11, 2025Last Updated: March 7, 2026
In a recent NBC News 3 Las Vegas segment, Dr. Sid Khurana, a board-certified psychiatrist at Nevada Mental Health, provided expert insight into the disturbing psychological traits of an accused killer. The case involves DeAndre Owens, who is suspected of luring victims with false job offers before allegedly taking their lives in an execution-style manner. Dr. Khurana’s analysis of the behavior can provide insights into possible motivations for the murders.
Psychopathic Tendencies
Psychopathic tendencies describes a certain set of behaviors. It includes aggression and lack of empathy. These characteristics are accompanied with a disregard for consequences and the law as well as a willingness to harm people for their own gain.
Dr. Khurana, who has not treated Owens, explained that such crimes exhibit “very predatory, psychopathic behavior.” He highlighted the suspect’s use of manipulation, deception, and a complete lack of empathy—key characteristics of instrumental aggression, where harm is inflicted with calculated intent rather than emotional impulse.
The case has sparked discussions about how individuals with psychopathic tendencies operate, often exploiting the vulnerabilities of others. Dr. Khurana’s analysis sheds light on the importance of understanding criminal psychology in law enforcement and mental health fields.
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Watch the full NBC News 3 segment featuring Dr. Khurana below:
