[s1e8] Natural Born Killer -

During the final interrogation, Hotch tells Perrota that while some people from abusive homes grow up to be killers, "some people grow up to catch them". This strongly implies that Hotch himself experienced childhood trauma similar to the unsub’s.

Hotch uses a specific psychological tactic to break Perrota, choosing to make him uncomfortable rather than befriending him, knowing that an antisocial personality will never truly trust anyone. Key Themes and Character Development [S1E8] Natural Born Killer

In 1994, "Natural Born Killers" asked a question culture still hasn't answered During the final interrogation, Hotch tells Perrota that