Serial killers captivate the public’s attention. They create community turmoil as one murder unfolds into a series of murders. Infamous serial killers like “Son of Sam” David Berkowitz, “Boston ...

There is a popularly held myth that serial killers are all men. This notion is not true, but it's understandable why many people would hold this erroneous belief. As late as 1998, a highly regarded ...

When people hear the words “serial killer,” they often picture a very specific type: male, mysterious, and probably the subject of at least three documentaries. But history—and true crime—has proven ...

Aileen Wuornos was a female serial killer who was sentenced to death for murdering seven men. She was a sex worker who confessed to killing seven of her male clients in Florida from 1989 to 1990.

Aileen Wuornos wasn’t actually “America’s first female serial killer.” Wuornos’ crimes defied typical female killer patterns, sparking public fascination and a trial that cemented her femme fatale ...