Serial killers
What is a serial killer?
"The term ‘serial killings’ means a series of three or more killings, not less than one of which was committed within the United States, having common characteristics such as to suggest the reasonable possibility that the crimes were committed by the same actor or actors." (FBI, Serial Murder)
Click on any of the following links to learn more about that particular serial killer.
John Wayne Gacy - "Killer Clown"
John Wayne Gacy, an American serial killer, nicknamed "Killer Clown" because he would entertain children in a clown outfit at social events. Gacy was suspected to have killed more than 34 young boys, but only convicted of 33 murders. He buried 26 of his victims in a crawl space under his home.
STATUS: Executed (1994) |
Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy, American serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist. Bundy is considered to be the worst criminal of the 20th century. Known for assaulting more than 36 young women during the 70's but only confessed to 30 murders over the course of 17 years in Washington, Utah, Florida, Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, and California. After escaping prison federal prison twice.
STATUS: Executed (1989) |
Jeffrey Dahmer - "MILWAUKEE CANNIBAL"
Jeffrey Dahmer, American serial killer and sex offender, nicknamed "Milwaukee Cannibal". Known for rapping, murdering, and dismembering 17 men and boys in the 70's, 80's & 90's. This necrophiliac and cannibal would permanently preserve or consume some of the corpses that he had, normally all of the skeletal structure. He was convicted of 16 murders (15 in Wisconsin and 1 in Ohio).
STATUS: Murdered in Prison by inmate (1994) |
Richard Ramirez - "The Night Stalker"
Richard Ramirez, an American serial killer, rapist and burglar - nicknamed "The Night Stalker". Killed people by invading their homes and caused widespread panic in Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area. This Satanist never expressed remorse for his crimes. Ramirez dies at San Quentin prison in Greenbrae because of complications with B-cell lymphoma awaiting for his execution.
STATUS: Deceased - illness (2013) |
David berkowitz - "Son of Sam"/".44 CALIBER killer"
David Berkowitz, an American serial killer and possibly arsonist, is responsible for the serial shootings attacks that killed 6 people and wounded 7 others. Berkowitz was able to elude the largest manhunts in New York City's history. He left antagonizing letters promising more murders. He told detectives that his neighbor's dog was possessed and told him to kill all of these people. He was convicted of all murders and attempted murders as he admitted to the entire ordeal. He was charged with 6 consecutive life sentences.
STATUS: Serving a life sentence at Sullivan Correctional Facility |