Serial Killer
The Serial Killer section delves into the profiles, behaviors, and cases of individuals who have committed multiple murders over an extended period. This directory provides articles and resources on the psychological aspects, investigation techniques, and legal processes related to serial killers. Understanding these offenders is crucial for correctional professionals involved in their management and rehabilitation. For more on related criminal investigations, explore our section on Investigations.
David Berkowitz, who killed six people in the 1970s, sent taunting notes to police, calling himself “Son of Sam” and said he received demonic messages to kill
“We do not believe Mr. Creech is worthy of grace or mercy,” the three parole board members said. “This decision was based on the coldblooded nature of David Dale Jensen’s murder and the sheer number of victims that Mr. Creech has created over his lifetime”
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Billy Chemirmir, 50, convicted of killing two women and accused of killing 20 others, was serving a life sentence
Sheriff Eddie Virden said he and his team will continue determined efforts “to bring closure to these cases and provide answers to the families seeking justice”
The remains of Yvonne Pless were confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history
Future seasons of “Monster” will chronicle other monstrous figures who, like Dahmer, have significantly impacted society
The serial killer, already convicted of 11 homicides, took a plea deal for one of the five killings, avoiding prosecution for the other four
Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from
For over a decade, Jeffrey Dahmer killed at least 17 people; beware: the trailer is haunting
Samuel Little had 60 confirmed victims and confessed to dozens more
Officials will decide Joseph James DeAngelo’s permanent prison destination based on his security, medical, psychiatric and program needs
It was such an unexpected moment that it brought gasps from those in the gallery
State corrections officials said they must make their own evaluation about where and how Joseph DeAngelo can be housed
Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 13 rape-related charges and 13 murder counts
As part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, he pleaded guilty Monday to 13 murders and admitted dozens of rapes and crimes too old to be prosecuted
His five victims included two wives
The Netflix docuseries “The Confession Killer” examines how serial killer Henry Lee Lucas earned the title of ‘most prolific killer in America’
Samuel Little told investigators last year that he was responsible for about 90 killings nationwide between 1970 and 2005
The inmate is “determined to make sure that his victims are found” while he’s in prison
The inmate was convicted of killing 25 farm workers, including many he’d hired, and burying their bodies in shallow graves on orchards and farms
“With no stab marks or bullet wounds, many of these deaths were not classified as homicides but attributed to drug overdoses, accidents, or natural causes,” the FBI said
Samuel Little, 79, began confessing to crimes across the country after he lost an appeal to the life sentences he is serving for strangling 3 women
Authorities have released video of a police interview with “Bob Evans” in the hopes it might provide tips to identify him and possible New Hampshire victims
Todd Kohlhepp pleaded guilty two weeks ago to avoid the death penalty and was sentenced to life in prison