While intelligent and a deep thinker, D'Angelo was not academically brilliant, often cheating to pass classes. His true intelligence manifested in his strategic planning and psychological manipulation of victims, making him a 'psychological sadist' who reveled in fear.
Impact: High. Understanding D'Angelo's psychological makeup is key to comprehending the depth of his cruelty and the calculated nature of his crimes, which extended beyond physical harm to inflict lasting terror.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 01:44:05 to 01:47:14.
Sources in support: Megyn Kelly (Host), Krystal Ball (Host)

