Can being abused by a parent during childhood cause people to grow up into Jekyll-and-Hyde monsters?

I'm just asking on behalf of someone else, so I need serious answers on this one.

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Might be a contributing factor.

As are many other potential things.

Mental comprehension of situation.
Possible behaviour disorder.
Hormone imbalance.