Serial killers

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.