The Serial Killer Books · 15 Famous Serial Killers True Crime Stories That Shocked The World (The Serial Killer Files) by Rosewood, Jack -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Free Bonus! Introduction Family killers Chapter 1: John List’s religious ideologies lead to deranged murder

A normal family man Behind the scenes A day of horror The aftermath The discovery List on trial Another memorable family murder

Christmas murders Chapter 2: Charles Lawson, When Incest Turns to Murder

The gruesome surprise A region – and a nation - reel Fascination ensues ‘Why’ is the enduring question Aftermath Other Christmas murders

Cannibal killers Chapter 3: Violent Katherine Knight was a partner to avoid

Oh, snap! A new lover – and new torture Price had a price to pay Living in terror A night to remember Job skills pay off The trial of Katherine Knight Other cannibal killers

Sex criminals Chapter 4: The Boston Strangler

Born to kill? Victim list grows quickly The siege on Boston begins Another crime scene discovered that day Attacking in sprees A young victim’s MO fits that of the Strangler - somewhat College grad not afraid Killer returns to original MO, with some twists A psychic is called in The murders continue The Strangler’s youngest victim The arrest of DeSalvo A confession leads to more DeSalvo on trial Escape attempt foiled A controversial conviction The end leaves numerous questions DNA details explored Definitive testing cements DeSalvo’s guilt Despite DNA, questions still remain Other sex-crazed criminals

Young serial killers Chapter 5: Jesse Pomeroy, The Boy Fiend

A childhood of horror His first murder victim Other young killers

Killers in disguise Chapter 6: John Wayne Gacy’s Pogo the Clown

Gacy’s temporarily normal life Gacy’s first trial and time behind bars A leopard doesn’t change its spots A killer with a stellar reputation Many of his victims were employees first Gacy’s trial Survivor attempts to testify while emotionless Gacy looks on More of a monster than people suspected The aftermath Other criminals in disguise

Female serial killers Chapter 7: Aileen Wuornos’ Cries Unheard

Sunny Florida brings little warmth to Wuornos’ life November 30, 1989 After the murder Composites lead to clues An instant sensation Wuornos on trial A single friend, until the end Other female serial killers

Most prolific serial killers Chapter 8 Gary Ridgway

Murder on his mind Ridgway had always been a suspect Task force enlists help of Ted Bundy Something about Judith Getting away with murder A confession, guilty plea and sentence The killer was a charmer A deal with Satan himself Other prolific murderers

Charismatic killers Chapter 9: Was Ted Bundy Just Too Cute to Kill?

Bundy’s trick of the trade Vulnerability, porn sparked his killer instinct, Bundy said Clues land, but police fail to catch them Arrest, trial, and Houdini acts Finally, someone sees through the facade Other charismatic killers

Psychotic killers Chapter 10: Andrei Chikatilo, the Killer School Teacher

Someone was watching Immediately, Chikatilo’s MO is revealed The wrong man Chikatilo goes off the rails Other psychotic killers

Killers who kept a secret Chapter 11: Dennis Rader, Family Guy by Night, Killer by Day

BTK Killer in disguise Back in Park City How could someone live two lives? BTK taunted officials So, who was the real Dennis Rader? The one that got away A petulant criminal Other killers who were normal by day, madmen by night

Killer couples Chapter 12: Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate hit the road for death

An idol inspires terror A day that started simply but ended in death A thirst for blood Too close to home Trial and execution Notable Other killer couples

Killers who asked to die Chapter 13: Gary Gilmore waived appeals

Rehab unlikely for this habitual criminal The aftermath Notable: Other killers who asked to die

America’s first serial killer Chapter 14: H.H. Holmes started with corpses

Cream of Wheat, PBR, a Ferris wheel and murder Bad to the bone An insurance scam to beat them all A charmer and a killer Escape to a neighboring state Mansion construction begins Fair guests were not enough A new start for Holmes The best laid plans… A confession, finally Holmes on trial The execution of H.H. Holmes Notable Other hotel killers

A drug-fueled murder Chapter 15: Richard Speck, Nurse Killer

Decades later, pain still lingers Nursing, circa 1966 One move might have saved eight lives A move but more of the same A nightmare begins Crime of the century Richard Speck on trial Corazon Amurao rivets on the stand Never forgotten The aftermath Speck’s victims remembered The aftermath Notable Other drug-inspired murders

Hate crime killers Bonus Chapter: Notorious hate crimes

Emmett Till’s death erases humanity A night where humanity ends Matthew Shepard becomes the unfortunate face of American hate crimes Drugs again become focus of crime Fear, rage take life of Gwen Araujo The trial and a flawed defense Brandon Teena

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