As someone with an interest in murder (I write cozies after all) it should be no surprise I had serial killers as a theme for my 2018 A to Z challenge. So it was with much interest I saw an article this week saying another of the Zodiac Killer’s code had been solved. The Zodiac…
Posts Tagged with Serial Killer
A to Z Challenge: Z (serial killers)
Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode — Donnybrook Serial Killer Fast Facts: Born in 1974 in South Africa He shot 18 men and woman in their twenties over 2 years and raped and/or committed necrophilia – it’s believed the catalyst for his murders were pages of naked pin-ups form magazines his mother found and brought home He was…
A to Z Challenge: Y (serial killers)
Graham Young — Teacup Poisoner Fast Facts: Born in 1947, died in 1990 in England He poisoned many people, killing 3 due to his fascination with toxicology Poisoning everyone in his workplace led to an investigation and his above average knowledge of poisons was suspicious He was charged with 2 counts of murder, 2 of…
A to Z Challenge: X (serial killers)
Yang Xinhai — Monster Killer Fast Facts: Born in 1968, died in 2004 in China He murdered over 60 people because he believed killing was nothing special He was caught after DNA connected him to the murders He was charged with 67 murders and 23 rapes He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced…
A to Z Challenge: W (serial killers)
Aileen Wuornos Fast Facts: Born in 1956 in Michigan, died in 2002 in Florida Shot 6 men with her female partner, claiming self-defence Fingerprints in the car of her first victim led to her arrest Initially charged with 1 murder she was later charged with another 5 Found guilty she was sentenced to 6 death…