Serial killers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Now police say suspected serial killer arrested and third possible murder could be linked to same person.

Authorities have identified a suspected serial killer who is believed to be connected to multiple murders in the Washington D.C. area, authorities said.

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?

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.

Here is the story of five serial killers who killed in international countries. Some have body counts that total more than 200 murder victims.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Florida man allegedly shot two random strangers and authorities believe he could have become the state’s next serial killer, an official said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

Authorities have issued a premeditated murder warrant for a suspected serial killer they believe is responsible for the murder of a pregnant Michigan woman.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 murdered 7 women in Vermont and New Hampshire. While many say there is a prime suspect, police say he is not the serial killer.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

An alleged California serial killer targeted several victims through his job as a tree trimmer and murdered them by slitting their throats, authorities said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Here are some of the most notable black serial killers in American history.

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.

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.

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 "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.

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.