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I don't think it matters if Death Ray is consciously aware of what he is doing or just dumbly following an unconscious pattern he was born with. Either way, he has already proved that he is utterly lethal to his followers and is likely to continue that way. Trying to figure out how intelligent he is or isn't doesn't change how dangerous he is to anyone crossing his path.
Aha! This is an excellent point. It's opposite to what Dave Lakhani, for example, has said about "intent" being the thing of importance. These guys' behaviors and ensuing real-life results are what is key.