Dennis Rader — BTK Killer Fast Facts: Born in 1945 in Kansas Murdered 10 people over 15 years (’74-’91) taking sexual pleasure from the killings He taunted police with letters and clues, one of which led police to him Charged with 10 counts of murder Sentenced to 10 life sentences Rader, the oldest of three…
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A to Z Challenge: C (serial killers)
Charles Manson Fast Facts: Born Charles Milles Maddox in 1934 in Ohio, died in 2017 in California A cult leader suspected of 35 killings, who believed he was the harbinger of doom regarding the planet’s future Arrested for vandalism and the confessions of a follower led to the murder charges Charged with first-degree murder for…
A to Z Challenge: B (serial killers)
David Berkowitz — Son of Sam Fast Facts: Born Richard David Falco in 1953 in New York Killed 6 people and attempted to kill 6 others, claiming he received orders from a demon-possessed dog A parking ticket led to his arrest Charged with 6 murders and for lighting nearly 1,500 fires around New York City…
A to Z Challenge: A (serial killers)
Beverley Allitt — Angel of Death Fast Facts: Born in 1968 in England Killed 4 children and attempted the murder of nine others while suffering from Munchausen’s by proxy Missing nursing logs raised suspicion Charged with 4 counts of murder, 11 counts of attempted murder and 11 counts of grievous bodily harm. Sentenced to 13…