Wang Qiang Fast Facts: Born in 1975, died in 2005 in China Murdered at least 45 people, mostly young girls and raped at least 10 (including necrophilia) Police came to suspect him after the grisly murder of a man and woman Charged with murder and rape Convicted of 45 murders and 10 rapes and executed…
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Pedro Lopez — Monster of Andes Fast Facts: Born in 1948 in Colombia Killed over 300, mostly women and girls He was caught twice trying to kidnap young girls He was charged with 57 murders in Ecuador While found guilty, the maximum sentence at the time in Ecuador was only 16 years in prison Lopez’s…
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Ottis Toole Fast Facts: Born in 1947, died in 1996 in Florida He confessed to killing over 100 people and to cannibalism He was caught on charges of arson and confessed while in custody Originally charged with 1 murder, another 4 charges were added He was convicted and originally given a death sentence, however that…
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Donald Neilson — Black Panther Fast Facts: Born Donald Nappey in 1936, died in 2011 in England Killed 4 people during robberies and 1 during a botched kidnapping Was caught when police spotted him acting suspiciously near a post office (a favourite of his to rob) Charged with 4 murders, attempted murder, grievous bodily harm,…
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Myra Hindley — Moors Murderer Fast Facts: Born in 1942, died in 2002 in England She raped and murdered 5 small children, claiming she was under the control of her partner Her 17-year-old brother-in-law witnessed a killing and went to police Charged with 5 murders Found guilty of 2 murders and jailed for life Hindley…