serial killers

Tex Watson: The Gruesome Story Of Charles Manson’s Right-Hand Man

Tex Watson was just a young man from Texas in 1969 when he came under the spell of drugs and Charles Manson — and helped kill seven people.

By William DeLong • Feb 19, 2024

Tex Watson: The Gruesome Story Of Charles Manson’s Right-Hand Man

Tex Watson was just a young man from Texas in 1969 when he came under the spell of drugs and Charles Manson — and helped kill seven people.

By William DeLong • February 19, 2024

The Sickening Story Of Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper Who Brutalized 13 Women In 1970s England

Peter Sutcliffe claimed to be on a mission from God as he killed 13 women and evaded hapless police on nine separate occasions while committing the Yorkshire Ripper murders.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 16, 2024

The Sickening Story Of Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper Who Brutalized 13 Women In 1970s England

Peter Sutcliffe claimed to be on a mission from God as he killed 13 women and evaded hapless police on nine separate occasions while committing the Yorkshire Ripper murders.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 16, 2024

Meet Sonia Sutcliffe, The Oblivious Wife Of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe

While she was busy teaching, Sonia Sutcliffe's husband Peter Sutcliffe was terrorizing British women as the Yorkshire Ripper between 1975 and 1980.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2024

Meet Sonia Sutcliffe, The Oblivious Wife Of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe

While she was busy teaching, Sonia Sutcliffe's husband Peter Sutcliffe was terrorizing British women as the Yorkshire Ripper between 1975 and 1980.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2024

Inside Gary Ridgway’s Horrific Murders As The Green River Killer

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Gary Ridgway prowled Washington as the Green River Killer, hunting for vulnerable women to rape and murder until he was arrested in 2001.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Feb 11, 2024

Inside Gary Ridgway’s Horrific Murders As The Green River Killer

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Gary Ridgway prowled Washington as the Green River Killer, hunting for vulnerable women to rape and murder until he was arrested in 2001.

By Jaclyn Anglis • February 11, 2024

Christopher Wilder Lured Women And Girls With The Promise Of Modeling Gigs — Then Brutally Raped And Murdered Them

In February 1984, Christopher Wilder embarked on a seven-week, cross-country murder spree, torturing and killing at least eight aspiring models and earning himself the nickname "The Beauty Queen Killer."

By Leah Silverman • Feb 11, 2024

Christopher Wilder Lured Women And Girls With The Promise Of Modeling Gigs — Then Brutally Raped And Murdered Them

In February 1984, Christopher Wilder embarked on a seven-week, cross-country murder spree, torturing and killing at least eight aspiring models and earning himself the nickname "The Beauty Queen Killer."

By Leah Silverman • February 11, 2024

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 8, 2024

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • February 8, 2024

The Disturbing Crimes Of Bruce McArthur, The ‘Santa Claus Killer’ Who Terrorized Toronto’s Gay Community

Bruce McArthur brutally murdered eight gay men between 2010 and 2017 — then hid their remains in potted plants.

By Katie Serena • Jan 31, 2024

The Disturbing Crimes Of Bruce McArthur, The ‘Santa Claus Killer’ Who Terrorized Toronto’s Gay Community

Bruce McArthur brutally murdered eight gay men between 2010 and 2017 — then hid their remains in potted plants.

By Katie Serena • January 31, 2024

The Grisly Story Of How ‘Baby Farmer’ Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children In Victorian England

In the late 19th century, Amelia Dyer took in untold numbers of babies for a fee, promising their desperate parents she’d use the money to take good care of them. Instead, she pocketed the money — and brutally murdered the children.

By Katie Serena • Jan 29, 2024

The Grisly Story Of How ‘Baby Farmer’ Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children In Victorian England

In the late 19th century, Amelia Dyer took in untold numbers of babies for a fee, promising their desperate parents she’d use the money to take good care of them. Instead, she pocketed the money — and brutally murdered the children.

By Katie Serena • January 29, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2024