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Yes, see the Wikipedia entry for The Collector - there were at least 4 murderers who seem to have been influenced by this book, as the book was cited by them or found in their possession. All were kidnappings and murders, whereas the main character in The Collector only kidnapped Miranda. She died but was not murdered by him.

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