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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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Bind, Torture, Kill: the mantra that haunted Kansas.
Fiona Cummins's serial killer horror novel will invade your nightmares.
Hallie Rubenhold retraces the footsteps of the five victims murdered by London’s infamous serial killer.
Warning: These chilling listens are NOT for sensitive ears.
By Abbey White
China's Jack the Ripper is an eerie echo of the original.
By John Freund
Are mass shooters just serial killers in disguise?
By John Freund
After more than 130 years, the Ripper's identity may have finally been revealed.
By John Freund
Enter the basement of America's Killer Clown, one of the most notorious serial killers in history.
Ted Bundy’s story was just the beginning.
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By John Freund
The twisted tales of these female serial killers are downright chilling.
Workers turned their attention to the hog pen, where they unearthed a grisly scene...
These films are hard to watch because you know they’re true.
They lured people to their deaths, then sold the cadavers to medical schools.
By Orrin Grey
Bachelor #1 was handsome and charming—but offstage he led a double life as a sadistic serial killer.
Authorities knew they had a serial killer on their hands.
Belle Gunness's murderous reign ended in a fiery blaze.
The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer—streaming on Netflix now—speaks out in his own chilling words.
By Orrin Grey
Bundy's girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer, along with two rookie cops, helped take down the serial killer.
Behind his quiet demeanor lurked a brutal killer.
By Orrin Grey