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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"Each body was cut into as many parts as there are joints."
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By Aliza Polkes
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Leslie Van Houten was 19 when she killed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Should she go free?
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dismembered and consumed at least seven victims.
She and her best friend met the killer at a local pub one night...
By C.W.S.
The murderous duo killed at least nine people together between their meeting in 1969 and their eventual arrest in 1994.
The director believes he interrogated the man responsible...
In each of his victims, he sought someone who would never leave.
By Orrin Grey
She's one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time, with an estimated 36 victims.
What's it like to communicate with the world's most depraved murderers?
By C.W.S.
There's something wrong with Jeffrey...
Did Holmes' reign of terror reach England?
By C.W.S.
Some nurses shouldn't be trusted...
This hotel hid secrets and bodies within its walls.
This deadly pair from 18th century America left a bloody trail across the frontier as they slaughtered men, women, and children to satisfy their bloodlust.
The semester from hell doesn’t even begin to describe it for these students.
By DeAnna Janes