Although a serial killer is a distinct classification that differs from that of a mass murderer, spree killer, or contract killer, there are overlaps between them. From household names like Ted Bundy and the Zodiac to killers still on the loose, learn about the most evil serial killer stories history has to offer. Serial killers, or serial murderers, are criminals who have committed at least two homicides over a period of time. This is a list of notable serial killers, ordered alphabetically by country of origin or residence. Serial Killers: Unraveling the Mind and Methods Behind the Madness Serial killers, both chilling and compelling, have long captured the public’s imagination, not as much for its horror but for the psychological and investigative puzzles it presents. While overly sensationalized by media and popular culture, the truth behind serial killers is far more complex than the tropes suggest. It is a complex phenomenon influenced by psychological, social, and situational factors that go well beyond ...
