Empathic people are natural targets for Sociopaths by Dr Jane and Tim McGregor

http://www.sott.net/article/268449-Empathic-people-are-natural-targets-for-sociopaths-protect-yourself

I have had many encounters with these types over the years including relatives. My line of work often attracts people that fit this profile in various degrees.  This is an interesting article but way over simplified. The comments are interesting and some rather angry rants rather that facts. But I leave you to find your own conclusions to this. we all know people like this in our every day lives.
Bear in mind not all souls come from the light. That is why we have so much conflict in the third dimensional world.