Decoding Darkness: The Fascination with Serial Killers and Lessons for Personal Safety
Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding the Lure of Serial Killers and Their Impact on Personal Security The dark narratives of serial killers have long enthralled the public, weaving their way into the fabric of popular culture through an array of mediums—cinematic portrayals, in-depth documentaries, gripping novels, and investigative podcasts. This enduring fascination, while seemingly macabre to […]
Fool’s Gold: The Richard Bradley Jr. Murder Spree Unearthed
The Gold Digger’s Deceit: A Tale of Murder and Betrayal in Washington State In the somber landscape of Auburn, Washington, a chilling narrative of treachery and murder unfolds. The central figure in this macabre saga is Richard Bradley Jr., a 40-year-old man whose story intertwines with the lives and tragic deaths of several individuals. Bradley, […]
BTK Back in News, Prime Suspect in Two Unsolved Cases
If you ever needed another reason to carry pepper spray, look no further than these reminders of All-American Psycho serial killers. Dennis Rader, the notorious serial killer known as BTK, is back in the news after being named the prime suspect in two unsolved murders in Oklahoma and Missouri. Rader, who is currently serving ten […]
Future of Serial Killing: End or Resurrection of an Era?
When flipping through endless lists of popular movies or shows on streaming services, it’s hard not to notice the prevalence of stories about serial killers. Larger-than-life characters like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy become household names, even though the chances of encountering another notorious criminal like the Zodiac Killer these days are quite low. Between […]
Serial Killer Profile: John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer who murdered 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in Chicago, Illinois. He was also known as the “Killer Clown” because he often wore a clown costume to entertain children at hospitals and charity events. Gacy was born in Chicago on March 17, 1942. He […]
Portland Serial Killer? Or String of Coincidences in Oregon?
Police in Oregon are urging caution as people wonder if a serial killer is on the loose. Since February 2023, six women have been found dead in a 2-hour radius around the Portland area. The victims range in age from 22 to 40, and all of their bodies have been found in isolated areas. The […]
Fight Back! Like Your Life Depends On It!
The amount of crime that happens each day varies depending on several factors, including location, time of day, and type of crime. However, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were an average of 4,566 violent crimes and 28,737 property crimes reported each day in the United States in 2021. This equates […]
Serial Killer Profile: Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (May 21, 1960 – November 28, 1994), also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal or the Milwaukee Monster, was an American serial killer and sex offender who killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991. Many of his later murders involved necrophilia, cannibalism, and the permanent preservation of body parts—typically […]
New Millennium Serial Killers You May Not Have Heard of
While it may be comforting to think that the “Golden Age of Serial Killers” is long gone, but the reality is that numerous murderers are still roaming the streets. Despite the notorious names of infamous deceased killers such as Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the recent identification and death of The Zodiac Killer, […]
Serial Killer Profile: The Zodiac Killer (Identified?)
The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer sent a series of taunting letters to the police and the media, claiming to have murdered 37 people. His identity has never been definitively established, although we may finally have some […]