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Possible Serial Killer Nabbed, Police Say Suspect Connected To Three N.C. Homicides
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to three deaths in North Carolina, police said. Officials are looking to see if he's connected to other cases.

Serial killer targeted women in Florida in the mid-2000s. His crimes will cost him his freedom, but not his life.
A serial killer operated in the Daytona Beach, Florida, area in the mid-2000s. He escaped the death penalty for murder but was sentenced to life in prison.

Part 2: How a Black serial killer turned the Atlanta streets into a Bloodbath with dozens of dead children
In Atlanta, bodies of children and a few adults started to pile up in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A hunt then unfolded for Black serial killer Willie Williams.

Part 1: How a Black serial killer turned the Atlanta streets into a Bloodbath with dozens of dead children
Wayne Williams was one of the most prolific Black serial killers in America. He was connected to two dozen of the Atlanta Children Murder cases.

He was serving life in prison for a murder in 2002. Now, he has allegedly admitted to being a serial killer.
A man in prison in Virginia for murder admitted to one killing and gave information about another, police said. The murders happened in Maryland and Virginia.

Paradise Lost: How the 'Honolulu Strangler' terrorized Hawaii in the 1980s
The "Honolulu Strangler" left five victims dead in Hawaii in the 1980s. Police had a prime suspect but were never able to definitively connect him to the case.

Two homeless people killed in Miami, suspected 'serial killer' arrested for murders
Two homeless people killed in Miami. Now police say suspected serial killer arrested and third possible murder could be linked to same person.

‘He does unspeakable things with his victims': man dubbed ‘The Shopping Cart Killer’ accused of multiple murders
Authorities have identified a suspected serial killer who is believed to be connected to multiple murders in the Washington D.C. area, authorities said.

A trail of bodies was found along interstates in the Bible Belt. But, how many serial killers were at work?
There was a string of females killed along interstates in the Bible Belt. But, the question is how many killers were responsible for the deaths?

REELZ profiles Los Angeles serial killer the 'Grim Sleeper' in new crime documentary
The "Grim Sleeper" killed in the Los Angeles area from 1984 to 2007 and he often targeted sex workers. A new REELZ documentary looks at the case.

Not just an American trend: These 5 international serial killer terrorized their countries
Here is the story of five serial killers who killed in international countries. Some have body counts that total more than 200 murder victims.

He is accused of killing at least a dozen elderly patients in Texas. A jury will soon decide his fate.
An alleged serial killer is on trial in Texas. He is accused of killing a dozen people at nursing homes in the Dallas area. All the victims were elderly.

Suspected serial killer arrested in Missouri after allegedly slaying six people in St. Louis County
A suspected serial killer was arrested in connection to the deaths of six people in and around the St. Louis area between September and October, police said.

He had already confessed to 2 cold-case killings. Now, he said he also killed a child.
A man who had already admitted to two cold-case murders in New Mexico has now confessed to a third, police said. The latest killing involved a teenager.

She was murdered by a serial killer and nobody reported her missing. Nearly 40 years later, cops finally know her name.
After 37 years, a victim of serial killer Robert Hansen was identified using DNA. The victim was killed in Alaska. Hansen killed 17 women in his spree.

Florida man allegedly gunned down random residents in his neighborhood, killing one, deputies say
A Florida man allegedly shot two random strangers and authorities believe he could have become the state’s next serial killer, an official said.

Serial killer used dating apps to lure women to their demise. Now, he'll be a prison inmate for life.
A serial killer in New Jersey who lured women via dating apps was sentenced to prison. One victim's family helped police catch the suspect after the murder.

Relative of famed serial killer Andrew Cunanan at the center of harassment allegation police probe
A woman reported to Washington police that a relative of serial killer Andrew Cunanan was harassing her. The woman did not give police details and no charged were filed.

Has the 'Zodiac Killer' just been identified? Group says they have a strong suspect as the infamous killer.
A group of investigators say they have a strong suspect in the Zodiac Killer case. But, police refuted their claims as the serial killer's ID remains unknown.

Father and son duo accused of serial killing in East Los Angeles. Here's how they were caught.
A father and son are accused in connection to a serial killings of three people in Los Angeles. Here is how they were finally identified.

Serial Killer nurse accused of murdering four patients on trial, faces death penalty
The trial has begun for a former nurse who allegedly killed four heart surgery patients in Texas. The suspect faces the death penalty in the case.

Three children were all found raped and murdered in New York state, but that wasn't the only thing they had in common
Three children were killed the same way in the same area of New York in the 1970s. But was it one killer or more? Their cases became known as "The Alphabet Murders."

Jury reaches verdict in Robert Durst murder trial. Here's what they decided.
Robert Durst, a suspected serial killer, was found guilty of killing his friend in California. The murder is one of three that prosecutors say he committed.

The 'I-95 Killer' left a trail of bodies along the East Coast and managed to always stay one step ahead of the cops.
Gary Bowles was known as the "I-95 Killer" and managed to stay ahead of police as he left dead bodies along the East Coast. Here is the story of his killings and capture.

He led police to the bodies left in abandoned Indiana houses. It confirmed he was a serial killer.
Darren Vann was a serial killer who targeted sex workers in Indiana. He helped lead police to the bodies he left in abandoned homes after the murders.

Suspected serial killer charged with murder of pregnant Michigan woman whose body has never been found
Authorities have issued a premeditated murder warrant for a suspected serial killer they believe is responsible for the murder of a pregnant Michigan woman.

Serial killer known as the 'Dating Game Killer' dies while on death row
The serial killer known as the "Dating Game Killer" died of natural causes while being held on death row. The murderer had been linked to deaths in California, New York and other states.

Police in Mexico work to unearth how many serial killer murdered and buried in his home
Authorities are working to determine the identities of the women found dismembered in the home of a serial killer known as Andres N. Police say he killed for decades.

Serial killer known as 'Hollywood Ripper" faces execution after being sentenced to death
Michael Gargiulo, a serial killer known as the "Hollywood Ripper," was sentenced to death. He killed two women in South Carolina, including a woman connected to Ashton Kutcher.

He wore the uniform of a cop. But, his true passion was being a serial killer.
Gerard Schaefer might have killed and raped dozens of women in Florida. Though he worked for a short time as a cop and tried to be a priest.

Two killers hunted in Louisiana for years. They worked separately but terrorized together.
Two serial killers worked in Louisana at the same time. While they killed separately, their cases are linked as they were ID'ed in the same investigation.

Alleged serial killer now faces more than 40 charges including homicide
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with 41 felonies, including murder, assault and robbery. Police have called him a serial killer for his alleged crime spree.

30 years ago DNA was used for the first time to catch a serial killer. Here's how the murderer was caught.
In Virginia, detectives investigating a series of rapes and Virginia first used DNA 30 years ago to catch a serial killer. The technology is commonplace now but was cutting edge.

The Connecticut River Valley Killer: Why the prime suspect hasn't been ID'ed as a serial murderer.
The Connecticut River Valley Killer murdered 7 women in Vermont and New Hampshire. While many say there is a prime suspect, police say he is not the serial killer.

Here are some TV shows inspired by real-life True Crime events. How many have you seen?
You may have seen the TV shows, but do you know the real-life, True Crime events that inspired them? Here are some popular shows based on real crimes.

Forgotten Noir: Was a serial killer at work in 1940s LA responsible for the Black Dahlia killing?
The 1940s were a dangerous time in Los Angeles for attractive young women, with several showing up dead and their killer never arrested. Was a serial killer at work?

Ohio man allegedly killed his four victims 'in cold blood', charged with murder
A man was charged with four counts of murder in connection with a quadruple slaying at a West Jefferson, Ohio apartment. Police say the suspect and victims knew each other.

Angels of death: When healthcare professionals turn to murder it leaves a trail of blood
When nurses and doctors turn to murder, it often leaves a shocked nation and a trail of murder. Here are cases of serial killers among health professionals.

Serial killer admits to four Pennsylvania cold-case murders in the 1970s. Here's why he won't be prosecuted.
A man convicted of killings in Florida and South Carolina has admitted to six cold-case murders in Pennsylvania. He is currently serving life in prison.

The story behind early serial killers The Bender Family and the ties to 'Little House on the Prairie'
"The Little Hosue on the Prairie" is one of the classic pieces of American writing, but did you know there is a tie to the early serial killers the Bender Family?

Keeping a piece of the murder: Eerie 'trophies' collected by serial killers
Some serial killers have kept trophies of their murders. Here are the stories of some killers, the items they kept and why some experts believe some need memories of their actions.

'Serial killer' confessed to killing two women in Pennsylvania, connected to third murder, cops say
Harold Haulman was charged with killing Erica Shultz, Tianna Phillips in Pennsylvania. He also knew missing Michigan woman. Officials have called him a possible serial killer.

Alleged serial killer targeted victims whose properties he worked on as a tree trimmer: prosecutors
An alleged California serial killer targeted several victims through his job as a tree trimmer and murdered them by slitting their throats, authorities said.

Three weeks of terror: How the D.C. snipers scared the capital and why one suspect could soon be released
The D.C. snipers terrorized a city in 2002 during their killing spree. Several people were shot and killed during routine activities. One suspect could soon leave a Virginia jail.

The Toy Box Killer: How a depraved life and accomplices helped a serial killer pull off dozens of murders
Here is the story of serial killer David Parker Ray, who was known as the Toy Box Killer. He might have killed upwards of 60 people. Police had the chance to catch him, but dropped the case.

You Are What You Eat: Cannibal serial killers in real life and in media are almost always compared to one character
Cannibal serial killers are the worst murderers many can think of, but they are rare. Whether in real life or TV they are almost always compared to one character, Hannibal Lector.

How a neighborhood might have been notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper's best accomplice
Jack the Ripper killed five people in London in the 19th Century, but his story lives on years after he died without his identity known. Here's how a neighborhood might have helped.

THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL: THE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO ESCAPED THEIR WOULD-BE KILLERS
Here is the story of how six women escaped their would-be killers. The murderers remain famous, but the victims who lived are often forgotten.

The Ken and Barbie killers: Here’s the story behind Canada’s most famous murder couple
Here is the story of Canadian serial killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. The duo killed and videotaped several of their attacks. But, where are they today?

Do you recognize this woman? Police need help identifying 'Green River Killer' victim
The King’s County Sheriff’s Office in Washington has released a new composite sketch of one of two of ‘Green River Killer’ Gary Ridgway’s two still-unidentified victims.

Faces of Evil: Here are the 10 American serial killers who killed the most people in the 20th, 21st centuries
Here are the 10 American serial killers who have killed the most people in the 20th and 21st centuries. Included are Bell Gunness, Samual Little and Ted Bundy.

Child serial killer dead in prison. 'The world is a more beautiful place without the evil,' victim's family says
Joseph Edward Duncan died from cancer while serving on federal death row in Indiana. He killed children in several states in the Pacfic Northwest and admitted to his crimes.

EXCLUSIVE: “It’s Surreal, It’s Shocking, It’s Horrifying…” Says Crime Expert on Notorious Serial Killer in REELZ Documentary Special
A new documentary on the "Green River Killer" is set to air on REELZ. The serial killer is one of the most prolific murderers and targeted girls and women.

THE NEWEST SERIAL KILLER? MAN ADMITTED TO 16 KILLINGS IN NEW MEXICO, NEW JERSEY
A man facing five murder charges in New Mexico and New Jersey says he has killed 16 people. Is he America's newest serial killer?

WHAT'S TO EAT?: HERE ARE THE LAST MEALS OF SOME KILLERS BEFORE THEIR EXECUTIONS
They are some of the country's most notorious killers and their crimes shocked the world. Here are their last meals before they were executed.

SENDING CHILLS THROUGH WORDS: HERE ARE 15 QUOTES FROM FAMOUS KILLERS
You have probably heard of most of these killers, some of them have killed multiple people. Here are some of the most chilling quotes they said.

OREGON MAN MURDERED TWO STRANGERS 20 YEARS APART AND ‘BASED ON EVIDENCE’ MAY HAVE MORE VICTIMS, AUTHORITIES SAY
A man in Oregon faces murder charges after police say he murdered two strangers 20 years apart. There could be other victims in the case.
THE UNTOLD STORY OF PEDRO RODRIGUES, THE MAN WHO CLAIMED TO KILL MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE. VIGILANTE OR SERIAL KILLER?
Have you heard of Pedro Rodrigues, the man dubbed the "killer of killers" in Brazil? Here is the untold story of the man who may have killed more than 100.

SERIAL KILLER OR WRONGLY ACCUSED? 90 SCIENTISTS CLAIM EVIDENCE PROVES AUSTRALIAN MOTHER DID NOT MURDER HER 4 CHILDREN
A group of scientists is asking for a pardon for Australian Serial Killer Kathleen Folbigg. She was convicted of killing four children, but has maintained her innocence.

UNITED IN MAYHEM: HOW MARTHA BECK AND RAYMOND FERNANDEZ BECAME THE LONELY HEARTS KILLERS
You may have heard of the "Lonely Hearts Killers," but did you know about the trauma they experienced early in life that might have contributed to their killing spree?

NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLER FOUND DEAD IN CALIFORNIA PRISON, DEATH CALLED A HOMICIDE
The serial killer known as the "I-5 strangler" was found dead in his California prison cell, according to officials. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

10 BLACK SERIAL KILLERS WHO ONCE TERRORIZED AMERICAN TOWNS
Here are some of the most notable black serial killers in American history.

AS BODIES PILED UP ON LONG ISLAND BEACHES, POLICE BELIEVED IT WAS A SERIAL KILLER'S WORK. A LOOK AT THE GILGO BEACH MURDERS.
More than 10 deaths on Long Island, New York might be the work of one, or multiple, serial killers. Here is a recap of the deaths, many of whom were prostitutes.

NO LOVE LOST: DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE KILLER COUPLES ACROSS THE WORLD
As if one serial killer isn't enough, there have been several documented cases of serial killer couples taking the precious lives of victims as one.

HOUSE OF HORRORS: LOOKING BACK AT ‘CLEVELAND STRANGLER’ SERIAL KILLER ANTHONY SOWELL’S TWO-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR
The man known as the "Cleveland Strangler" died in prison recently. Here is a look back at his crimes and the shock it caused in Ohio.

THE STORY BEHIND EARLY AMERICAN SERIAL KILLER'S "MURDER CASTLE" — DID IT EVEN EXIST?
The "murder castle" of Chicago killer H.H. Holmes is known throughout the world. But, did it even exist? Experts are skeptical on early serial killer fable.

JUSTICE DELAYED: FAMILIES OF MILITARY MEMBERS KILLED BY NURSE TURNED SERIAL KILLER WILL WAIT TO LEARN HER PUNISHMENT
Families of seven military veterans murdered by a West Virginia nurse turned serial killer will have to wait months longer for justice in their case.