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Top 10 American Serial Killers
The Top Ten
1 Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, was an American serial killer and sex offender, who committed the rape, murder, and dismemberment of seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991, with many of his later murders also involving necrophilia, cannibalism, and the permanent preservation ...read more.
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, was an American serial killer and sex offender, who committed the rape, murder, and dismemberment of seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991, with many of his later murders also involving necrophilia, cannibalism, and the permanent preservation ...read more. Man, I am sorry about him. he was victim of life, so his victims too.
I think this Guy was seriously messed up from a very young age. I think he had some sort of mental disorder & needed serious help. However I believe he was sane in the sense that he knew right from wrong. But just didn't care about his victims. He selfishly put his sick fantasies first instead of suppressing his sick urges or seeking medical help from a psychiatrist. He chose to murder innocent people & do the most sick, grotesque things with there bodies, treating them with no respect at all. Maybe things could of been different if he got psychiatric help at a young age.
He was the most gruesome murderer in recent history. He was much more dangerous than Charles Manson. IN my opinion Jeffery Dahmer is the most notorious serial killer in all of the 20th century.
He claimed at one point that he felt sorry for what he did to his victims as well as their loved ones and if he could give his life to bring them back, he would; however, I've never really heard of serial killers feeling remorse for their misdeeds. Point in fact, the killing is what makes them feel powerful.
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2 Ted Bundy
Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer, kidnapper, rapist, and necrophile who assaulted and murdered numerous young women and girls during the 1970s and possibly earlier.
Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer, kidnapper, rapist, and necrophile who assaulted and murdered numerous young women and girls during the 1970s and possibly earlier. My grandpas girlfriend was killed by Ted Bundy... crazy
My teacher was actually kidnapped by ted bundy. He pulled up in a nice car and asked her if she needed a ride some where.
Probably the last person you would've thought was a serial killer.
The term "serial killer" was first used to describe HIM! And because of him, there are more serial killers. - SelfDestruct
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3 The Zodiac Killer
The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was unknown. Even decades after killing they are still trying to figure out who he is. (Killed mostly in San Francisco
He had to have been the worst. being that he was never caught and taunted the police while doing it!
The Zodiac should be number 1; he taunted police, changed his methods, and was never caught.
He was one serial killer that was never caught nor identified. Jack the Ripper was the other, although he was actually in England.
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4 Charles Manson
Charles Milles Manson (1934-2017) was an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in the California desert in the late 1960s.
Charles Milles Manson (1934-2017) was an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in the California desert in the late 1960s. Like most of the people on this list, Charles Manson had a DAMAGED childhood. Most SERIAL KILLERS (remember, he never actually killed anyone) either suffer through a traumatic event or have a traumatic childhood. This does not make his actions any less horrific; however, I truly believe that if he had a different childhood, one where he was not emotionally damaged, then he probably would not have conspired to murder.
It doesn't make him a serial killer # 1! He didn't do it he might have planned it but didn't do it like you plan to fix a car but you pay the mechanic to do it he doesn't pay U. So the shooter should be #1!
He didn't really kill anybody. He wasn't really a killer actually. He was more of a manipulative kind of guy.
It's hard to say what makes a person a top serial killer, but if you have to pick one, I'd say the most famous of the bunch is a safe bet.
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5 Albert Fish
Hamilton Howard "Albert" Fish was an American serial killer. He was also known as the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man.
Hamilton Howard "Albert" Fish was an American serial killer. He was also known as the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man. He was a pedophile who killed and ate innocent children. How disgusting. He is, in my opinion, the worst serial killer that ever lived. Or at least one of them. Burn in the flames of hell, Vampire of Brooklyn!
Look this guy up and tell me you're not sick to your stomach
The worst of all time
He still gives me nightmares. What a horrific monster
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6 Richard Ramirez
Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramírez, known as Richard Ramirez, widely known as the Night Stalker, was an American serial killer, rapist, and burglar. ...read more.
Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramírez, known as Richard Ramirez, widely known as the Night Stalker, was an American serial killer, rapist, and burglar. ...read more. The Night Stalker was one of the most demonic serial killers in America.
Worships the Devil
He thought the Devil was his protector but little does he know the Devil is no one's protector, no one's friend. He tortures the wicked for their entire afterlife.
See you in Disneyland.
He literally lashed an old woman's head off
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7 John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy, Jr., also known as the Killer Clown, was an American serial killer and rapist who sexually assaulted and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978 in Cook County, Illinois.
John Wayne Gacy, Jr., also known as the Killer Clown, was an American serial killer and rapist who sexually assaulted and murdered at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978 in Cook County, Illinois. At least he didn't kill nor hut women
Look at the crime scene photos then vote he's gotta be in the top 3 at least
JWG was beyond sick and barbaric, and the sheer numbers is mind boggling!
Kept the bodies of his victims under his house.
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8 Richard Cottingham
Richard Francis Cottingham is an American serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1967 and 1980. He was nicknamed "the torso killer" due to his habit of dismembering his victims, usually leaving nothing but a torso behind.
Richard Francis Cottingham is an American serial killer from New Jersey operating in New York between 1967 and 1980. He was nicknamed "the torso killer" due to his habit of dismembering his victims, usually leaving nothing but a torso behind.
9 Carl Panzram
Carl Panzram was an American serial killer, rapist, arsonist, robber and burglar. In prison confessions and his autobiography, he claimed to have committed 21 murders, most of which could not be corroborated, and over 1,000 sodomies of boys and men.
Carl Panzram was an American serial killer, rapist, arsonist, robber and burglar. In prison confessions and his autobiography, he claimed to have committed 21 murders, most of which could not be corroborated, and over 1,000 sodomies of boys and men. This guy, just read his damn quotes.
I wish I could meet him, but if I could, I'd want to seal my rectum first.
This guy is sick and disgusting
10 Ed Gein
Edward Theodore Gein, also known as The Butcher of Plainfield, was an American murderer and body snatcher.
Edward Theodore Gein, also known as The Butcher of Plainfield, was an American murderer and body snatcher. His mom did it - lilrocketman
He just killed 2 people, and still, remains as the legendary killer who inspired Norman Bates, Hannibal Lecter and Leatherface.
He made human skin as his furniture. He should be #1 on this list.
Smart enough to have different people build different parts of the house at different times for his hidden corridors. #1!
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11 Marion Albert Pruett
12 Patrick Kearney
Patrick Wayne Kearney is an American serial killer who preyed on young men in California during the 1970s.
Patrick Wayne Kearney is an American serial killer who preyed on young men in California during the 1970s.
13 H.H. Holmes
So if he killed 200 people a serial killer isn't about how much people you killed but what you do to the people think about it this way he may have killed 200 people but he is giving the organs away which can help people who need fresh organs.
You can learn all about him by reading Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America". - Blue_Devereaux
He built a whole murder hotel, and had a lot of people killed in it through several different methods and then sold the skeletons.
He owned the first hotel, killed everyone in it, and sold the dead bodies organs.
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14 Richard Speck
Richard Benjamin Speck was an American mass murderer who systematically tortured, raped, and murdered eight student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital on July 14, 1966.
Richard Benjamin Speck was an American mass murderer who systematically tortured, raped, and murdered eight student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital on July 14, 1966. Creepy and killed 8 student nurses!
15 The Boston Strangler
He was murdered in prison by a fellow inmate.
Killed 13 woman in Boston...
16 Gary Ridgway
Gary Leon Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, is an American serial killer. He was initially convicted of 48 separate murders.
Gary Leon Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, is an American serial killer. He was initially convicted of 48 separate murders. Killed for a long period and the exact number of victims is still unknown. They are still finding bodies in the Seattle area plus he was a necro - GROSS!
This guy is so sick
He killed more people than most other serial killers combined. Surely the mere scale of death and suffering he caused would rank him higher than Ted Bundy and Jeffery Damer
17 Ronald Dominique
18 Dennis Rader
Dennis Lynn Rader is an American serial killer who murdered ten people in Sedgwick County, between 1974 and 1991.
Dennis Lynn Rader is an American serial killer who murdered ten people in Sedgwick County, between 1974 and 1991. knew exactly what he was doing, hid in plain sight. hunted victims constantly while getting paid at work. caught himself. extremely sadistic. rader is the man
This guy had a never ending story - Sabbath
19 Richard Kuklinski
Dude should be higher on the list was a hit man maybe not as sick and sadistic like the rest on the list but he was a cold blooded killer!
20 David Berkowitz
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer convicted of a series of shooting attacks that began in New York City in the summer of 1976, perpetrated with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver.
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer convicted of a series of shooting attacks that began in New York City in the summer of 1976, perpetrated with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver. Joquin The Joker...hehehehe.
His adoptive mother told him that his real mother died during child birth. When he met his real mother and found out the truth, he started having a deep hatred for women.
Called himself the "Son of Sam"
Terrorized all of New York in the summer of 77.
21 Leonard Lake and Charles Ng
The video tapes are scary
Nobody realizes when any brings to the friendship.
22 Herb Baumeister
Herbert Richard "Herb" Baumeister was an American alleged serial killer from Westfield near Indianapolis, Indiana.
Herbert Richard "Herb" Baumeister was an American alleged serial killer from Westfield near Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a very sick person I feel sorry for all the people he murdered.
23 Thomas Dillon
24 Charles "Tex" Watson
One of Charles Manson's male followers and a complete and total Sicko!
He looks like Spock - DoroExploro13
25 Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was working as a prostitute, and that all of the homicides were committed in self-defense.
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Wuornos claimed that her victims had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was working as a prostitute, and that all of the homicides were committed in self-defense. I know why she's evil. She had a tragic life. - TeamRocket747
She was a homosexual prostitute who killed her johns, or men, if you prefer to say.
Sick and twisted
Dude you think she is sick and twisted? her father was worse. Aileen's father attempted to rape a kid the same year she was born. Her father hung himself in prison. She lived a terrible life that nobody deserves. She was raped by her grandfather's friend kicked out of there house. Aileen's mother abandoned her and her brother when she was only 4 years old. At least Aileen when't after full grown people instead of going after kids. Her dad was more twisted. Every serial killer has live a very effed up life.
26 Henry Lee Lucas
27 Wayne Williams
Wayne Bertram Williams is an American serial killer who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1982 for killing two adult men.
Wayne Bertram Williams is an American serial killer who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1982 for killing two adult men. This guy was sick
28 Dean Corll
Dean Arnold Corll was an American serial killer who abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered a minimum of 28 boys in a series of killings spanning from 1970 to 1973 in Houston, Texas.
Dean Arnold Corll was an American serial killer who abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered a minimum of 28 boys in a series of killings spanning from 1970 to 1973 in Houston, Texas. At least 28 boys, most likely more. He enlisted 2 accomplices from among potential victims. This guy shouldn't be at 65. He was seriously evil.
Born in my hometown in Fort Wayne, Indiana - westofohio
29 Walter E. Ellis
Walter E. Ellis, also known as the Milwaukee North Side Strangler, was an American serial killer who raped and strangled seven women in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1986 and 2007.
Walter E. Ellis, also known as the Milwaukee North Side Strangler, was an American serial killer who raped and strangled seven women in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1986 and 2007.
30 Charles Starkweather
Charles Raymond "Charlie" Starkweather was an American teenaged spree killer who murdered eleven people in the states of Nebraska and Wyoming in a two-month murder spree between December 1957 and January 1958. All but one of Starkweather's victims were killed between January 21 and January 29, 1958, ...read more.
Charles Raymond "Charlie" Starkweather was an American teenaged spree killer who murdered eleven people in the states of Nebraska and Wyoming in a two-month murder spree between December 1957 and January 1958. All but one of Starkweather's victims were killed between January 21 and January 29, 1958, ...read more. A complete monster
31 Donald Henry Gaskins
Should be way higher. This guy was a P U R E sicko. Do some research and you'll know what I'm talking about.
32 Jerry Brudos
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos was an American serial killer and necrophiliac, also known as "The Lust Killer" and "The Shoe Fetish Slayer".
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos was an American serial killer and necrophiliac, also known as "The Lust Killer" and "The Shoe Fetish Slayer".
33 Carl Eugene Watts
Carl Eugene Watts, also known by his nickname Coral, was an American serial killer dubbed "The Sunday Morning Slasher".
Carl Eugene Watts, also known by his nickname Coral, was an American serial killer dubbed "The Sunday Morning Slasher". He probably killed over 100 because, sometimes more than 1 a day!
34 Gary Ray Bowles
35 John Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo
Called themselves God but are anything but God. God doesn't murder innocent people, he's love. They're just two pathetic people who needed murder to feel powerful.
He is sick and he should have been killed quicker
36 The Briley Brothers
37 Andrew Cunanan
Andrew Phillip Cunanan was an American serial killer who murdered at least five people, including fashion designer Gianni Versace and property developer Lee Miglin, during a three-month period in 1997. On June 12, 1997, Cunanan became the 449th fugitive to be listed by the FBI on the FBI Ten Most Wanted ...read more.
Andrew Phillip Cunanan was an American serial killer who murdered at least five people, including fashion designer Gianni Versace and property developer Lee Miglin, during a three-month period in 1997. On June 12, 1997, Cunanan became the 449th fugitive to be listed by the FBI on the FBI Ten Most Wanted ...read more. my dad
38 Kendall Francois
Kendall Francois was an American serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, convicted of killing eight women, from 1996 to 1998. He was serving life in prison for his crimes at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York, until his death.
Kendall Francois was an American serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, convicted of killing eight women, from 1996 to 1998. He was serving life in prison for his crimes at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York, until his death.
39 Robert Lee Yates
Robert Lee Yates, Jr. is an American serial killer from Spokane, Washington. From 1996 to 1998, Yates is known to have murdered at least 13 women, all of whom were prostitutes working on Spokane's "Skid Row".
Robert Lee Yates, Jr. is an American serial killer from Spokane, Washington. From 1996 to 1998, Yates is known to have murdered at least 13 women, all of whom were prostitutes working on Spokane's "Skid Row". Serial killer of prostitutes...arrested in Spokane, WA.
40 Danny Rolling
Daniel Harold "Danny" Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville, Florida.
Daniel Harold "Danny" Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville, Florida. The Scream franchise is based on him.
41 Velma Barfield
Margie Velma Barfield was an American serial killer, convicted of one murder, but she eventually confessed to six murders.
Margie Velma Barfield was an American serial killer, convicted of one murder, but she eventually confessed to six murders.
42 The Chicago Rippers
I was walking down a street in Chicago I saw the Chicago Rippers trying to kill me, but I beat all of them and escaped. I could have died.
43 Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
44 Jane Toppan
Known as the Angel of Death, she murdered at least 31 victims that were placed in her care. Like H.H. holmes, she murdered without a conscience. However, unlike most Serial Killers, she inherited her murderous nature. She was a bad seed.
45 David Parker Ray
David Parker Ray, also known as the "Toy-Box Killer", was a suspected American serial killer and known torturer of women.
David Parker Ray, also known as the "Toy-Box Killer", was a suspected American serial killer and known torturer of women. This guy is, without a doubt, one of the worst serial killers that ever lived. Also called the "Toy Box Killer", he had his own torture room inside his trailer, where he drugged and raped women for his own pleasure. He even recorded himself telling the women what he was going to do before doing it. This guy pure psycho. So SICK!
46 Robert Hansen
47 Edmund Kemper
Edmund Emil Kemper III, also known as The Co-ed Killer or The Co-ed Butcher, is an American serial killer, rapist, necrophile and cannibal who is known for having abducted and murdered several women in the early 1970s in Santa Cruz, as well as having murdered both of his paternal grandparents and his ...read more.
Edmund Emil Kemper III, also known as The Co-ed Killer or The Co-ed Butcher, is an American serial killer, rapist, necrophile and cannibal who is known for having abducted and murdered several women in the early 1970s in Santa Cruz, as well as having murdered both of his paternal grandparents and his ...read more.
48 Marie Noe
Marie Noe is an American serial killer. She was convicted in June 1999 of murdering eight of her children.
Marie Noe is an American serial killer. She was convicted in June 1999 of murdering eight of her children.
49 Anthony Sowell
Anthony Edward Sowell is an American serial killer, identified in press reports as the Cleveland Strangler.
Anthony Edward Sowell is an American serial killer, identified in press reports as the Cleveland Strangler.
50 Kenneth McDuff
Kenneth Allen McDuff was an American serial killer. He was convicted of murdering sixteen-year-old Edna Sullivan; her boyfriend, seventeen-year-old Robert Brand; and Robert’s cousin, fifteen-year-old Mark Dunnam, who was visiting from California.
Kenneth Allen McDuff was an American serial killer. He was convicted of murdering sixteen-year-old Edna Sullivan; her boyfriend, seventeen-year-old Robert Brand; and Robert’s cousin, fifteen-year-old Mark Dunnam, who was visiting from California.PSearch List
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