Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caroline Fraser's 'Murderland' delves into the lead-crime theory behind the proliferation of serial killers from the Pacific Northwest.

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Dozens of serial killers have terrorized American communities over the decades, from H. H. Holmes becoming “the Beast of Chicago” in the 19th century to “the Hillside Stranglers” inciting fear across ...

Despite what you may think, serial killers are usually not deranged loners or obvious threats. Many maintain jobs, families, and social lives while hiding patterns of cruelty. Their crimes tend to ...

One of America’s most notorious serial killers is nearing the end of his life behind bars, according to several people who’ve followed his case for decades. Gary Ridgway – the “Green River Killer,” ...

(CNN) — Joseph DeAngelo moved through California neighborhoods like a shadow. He stalked his victims for days, learning their routines before slipping into their homes in a mask to torture, rape and ...

James Holland, the Texas Ranger who helped crack "the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history," is breaking his silence on how he finally got the murderer to confess. Samuel Little was interviewed ...

Could this award-winning film soon be coming to a movie theatre near you? TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The true story of America's first family of serial killers, the Bloody Benders, ...

To add to the confusion, other personality disorders have been associated with criminal behavior and serial murder.

Some of the most fascinating serial killer performances were born in twisted TV shows that enthralled audiences.

Obviously, The X-Files is a show filled with fictional serial killers guaranteed to make your skin crawl. But one forgotten ...