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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They lured people to their deaths, then sold the cadavers to medical schools.
By Orrin Grey
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
These chilling Ted Bundy quotes will grant you access to the mind of one of America's most notorious serial killers.
How well do you know the Milwaukee Cannibal?
By Aliza Polkes
From small-town murderers to one of the most prolific female serial killers in American history.
David Gerard believed his criminal past was behind him, and thought his girlfriend, Frankie Cochran, was dead. He was wrong on both accounts.
By Olivia Mason
Who better to tell the story of Ted Bundy than Bundy himself?
Fish's dreadful urges could not be satisfied.
The killer's creepy crimes have led to a slew of villains based on Gein.
He's been described as "too evil to live"...
By Orrin Grey
On the hunt for your next gripping read?
Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder.
By Orrin Grey
Investigators hope that new technology will help find justice for the Zodiac's victims.
By Orrin Grey
From the Suffolk Strangler to Jack the Ripper, these British serial killers left a grisly trail of death in their wake.
His murder spree spanned years and crossed continents.
Who's ready for dinner?