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 copycat ripper claimed nearly three times as many victims as his Victorian predecessor—but he made one crucial mistake.
By Sarah Janet
25 years after Fred and Rose West's killing spree stunned England, the journalist who first broke the story revisits the case in a gripping new true crime podcast.
We may never know just how many murders Nance committed...
Decades later, the killer's identity remains a mystery.
The family man’s estate was littered with human remains.
By Orrin Grey
Charles Manson’s children tried to escape their father’s gruesome legacy.
Decode the twisted musical messages that Charles Manson heard in the music of the Fab Four.
Did the Louisiana serial killer ever truly regret brutally murdering eight women?
By Olivia Mason
He's suspected of claiming as many as 60 lives.
The story behind the duo's depraved murder spree is straight out of your worst nightmares.
By Olivia Mason
From the never-caught Zodiac Killer to charming-but-deadly Ted Bundy, there’s always more to the story.
From the Beast of Colombia to the Butcher of Rostov, these real-life nightmares have killed dozens of people.
Two barrels. Four bodies. A decades-long murder mystery.
By Gary Sweeney
The killers behind these terrifying crimes remain unidentified to this day.
The "Ogress of Reading" was rumored to be responsible for the deaths of 400 children.
By Jamie Bogert