The Stable Killer (eg. Gacy, Dahmer) –

• Lives and works in one location for an extended period.
• Hunts and kills within the local area.
• Disposes of bodies in the same or similar areas.
• Disposal site selected for concealment.
• May return to the crime scene or burial site.
• Seldom travels, but when forced to travel it is usually for business, family visits, or personal recreation.

The Transient Killer (eg. Bundy, Lucas) –

• Seldom stays in one spot more than a few weeks.
• Kills are spread out over a large area.
• Disposes of bodies in random locations.
• Disposal site selected for convenience.
• Seldom returns to the region of the crime.
• Travels continuously either for pleasure, to confuse law enforcement, or for new hunting grounds.