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Some of the most fascinating people are the evilest. Serial killers have been a widespread phenomenon and dominating news stories for decades. The intrigue of learning the stories behind these renowned criminals has continuously drawn audiences in. With the popularity of Netflix’s Dahmer and books like Helter Skelter, there’s no question that people are hungry for more—and there’s plenty to choose from.
There are an array of shows, books, documentaries, and more about serial killers real and fictionalized. Read about Jack the Ripper’s anonymous rampage through London in the 1880s or how they finally discovered the identity of the Zodiac Killer in recent years. If you’re a fan of true crime in any capacity, there’s something out there about serial killers for you.
Here are some chilling places to start:
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This killer terrorized New York from the years of 1989 to 1993.
By Orrin Grey
A list you most definitely don't want to be on.
They called him "America's first serial killer of the modern era," but the case of the Boston Strangler is full of contradictions.
By Orrin Grey
In the 1960s, Albert DeSalvo terrorized the city of Boston during a two-year killing spree.
It's the unanswered questions that consume us...
Will we ever have an answer?
By Orrin Grey
Talk about fright on Halloween night.
By Jena Brown
This serial killer's mind is a frightening place...
By Lisa Quigley
These chilling tales of tragedy come straight from the source.
The killer's own defense attorney described him as “the very definition of heartless evil.”
Cool down with these chilling reads.
Helltown brings Costa’s “Garden of Horrors” to terrifying life.
From the depraved mind of the Brooklyn Vampire himself.
By Grace Felder
Venture into the encrypted taunts and horrific crimes of one of America's most disturbing serial killers.
By Orrin Grey
Try out these true crime reads before you buy!
By Grace Felder
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These 10 shows share Dexter's psychological tension, macabre humor, and crime thrills.
By Carolyn Cox