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One of the most prolific would have to be Hungarian Countess Elisabeth Bathory. She killed more that 600 young girls in the hopes that their blood would keep her looking young. She had an adversion of looking old.

Henry Lee Lucis claimed that he and partner in crime Otis Toole killed 500 or more murders as they wandered around looking for trouble. They fould it. They both pulled a prison sentence

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Who is the number one serial killer?

There is no way to answer this question. All serial murders/lust murderers are evil in their own merit. Your question depends on the idea of quality or quantity. There are many serial killers that rack up high in body count, but there are also some that commit very depraved acts on a small amount of people.


Does chucky kill kids?

In the "Child's Play" franchise, the serial killer Charles Lee Ray transfers his soul into a doll named Chucky, who then goes on to commit murders. Chucky targets both adults and children throughout the film series.


What are the distinct differences between a serial killer and a mass murderer?

A mass murderer it usually means someone like a dictator rarely gets their hands dirty and has some ultimate goal to achieve, usually to rule all the other people, they want to rule and have people on their knees at their behest and never want it to end and they kill large numbers of people, over 100 or thereabouts.A serial killer enjoys killing specific groups of people, for personal reasons, they are hands on, have an modus operandi, which means a specific way of killing, aka a signature and usually want to be caught down the line and has killed more than 3 peopleAnswerOne of the distinct differences between a serial killer and a mass murder is the 'cool down period'.A mass murder will kill large groups of people at the SAME time. Examples of mass murders: Columbine High School Massacre, Virginia Tech Massacre and the Amish School Shooting. Mass murderers unlike serial killers, rarely have a sexual motive for their killings.A serial killer will kill, experience a cool down period, and sometime later (days, weeks, months) kill again. Examples of serial killers: David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Ted Bundy, and Dennis Rader (BTK Killer).AnswerOver 20% of serial killers are black, the rest are mostly white. Often a serial killer will go after particularly prostitutes (easy prey) such as the Pickton Murders in Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada where well over 50 prostitutes were murdered. Serial killers will stock their victims and will kill several in a month, while others will kill missing a month or so, then kill again, stop (possibly for a year or more and sometimes up to 5 - 10 years), and some disappear. The Green River Killer was such a person and was not caught until years later. Serial killers generally have no prior record of a sex offence if arrested (they are still considered potential serial killers because of psychological testing they go through). If the particular killer is caught he will admit he will kill again. Many serial killers actually detest women for one reason or another and enjoy the sense of power they have over each victim instilling as much fear and suffering as they possibly can. Most of these women seem to be a powerless group of society who tend not to have much prestige (this statement is by a psychiatrist on serial killers). They often will pick on women who live alone. There is no age limit for most serial killers and they generally will kill women in their late teens even up to woman of the age of 80 or more. It is also said that the serial killer has had some traumatic event in early childhood, but some psychiatrists disagree and feel that serial killers were born without much of conscience. There is definitely a rise of serial killers and especially in the U.S., simply because there is a loss of sense of community (people move to towns or cities and don't know anyone) or people tend to make strangers of one another. Serial killers do not have a rage to lash out; are generally married with a wife and children and could be the good guy next door. They are normal around others, go to work, have a social life, but have what they consider a 'task' to do when the urge appeals to them.Mass Murders have no conscience and most are young (many in their teens.) An example is Columbine. A student (or 2 - 3 students) angry at the teacher and their classmates will open fire on a full classroom. There had been an outbreak in the U.S. and Canada during the 1980s of a rise in Postal Workers (disgruntled) opening fire inside the Post Office and killing several people at random. They hate and they want to get even. They are sociopaths in nature. They are generally 'different' from the rest of society, loners and tend to have a quiet demeanor about them. There is no warning when a Mass Murderer decides to kill. Mass Murderers can also kill their own family members without remorse, whereas Serial Killers do feel some remorse and guilt, but can't seem to help themselves. Mass Murderers premeditate their actions and actually plan what they are going to do out of sheer hate. A serial killer takes their time choosing a victim, follows them for a several days or even weeks before killing them.A serial killer is a person who murders three or more people over a period of more than 30 days, with a 'cooling off' period between each murder.AnswerMass murderers kill in one location over a short period of time. Typically, most mass murderers use guns to murder their prey, but in some cases, like the massacre of eight student nurses in 1966 by Richard Speck, the murderers also use knives. Single acts of terrorism are also considered mass murder, like the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. Other notorious mass murders include the 1964 Cologne school massacre, 1984 San Diego McDonald's massacre, 1986 Edmond U.S. Post Office massacre, 1989 Standard Gravure shooting, 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre, 1991 Killeen Luby's massacre, 1991 Strathfield Shopping Mall massacre, 1993 101 California Street shootings, 1993 Long Island Rail Road massacre, 1994 Cave of the Patriarchs massacre, 1996 Dunblane Primary School massacre, 1999 Columbine High School massacre, 2001 Nepalese royal massacre, 2002 Erfurt school massacre, 2007 Jokela school shooting, 2008 Kauhajoki school shooting, 2008 Covina massacre, and the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.


What was Dr Harold Shipman motivation?

It is true that Shipman benefited greatly from the deaths of his victims but his crimes were not just about financial gain. For most serial killers the need for power and control is the true basis of their obsessions. Shipman's crimes were not of a sexual nature but there is no doubt he enjoyed killing and empowered by them, at least for a brief time.


How are men and woman serial killers motives different?

For men, there is usually a sexual element to their murders. At some point in their development they begin to associate sex and violence. When women kill it is usually for reasons such as financial gain. Serial killer Aileen Wuornos is a good example. Her crimes were thought to be sexual in nature, commonly seen in male killers. But Wuornos was the rule and not the exception. She killed her male victims for the simple fact that they possessed what she wanted. Money and a car. Killing them was the easiest way to get them. For Wuornos, sex or even control had very little to do with her crimes.

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Who was held prisoner in Bastille?

Giovanni Maristica was held prisoner in the bastille. He was there for various murders he comitted


When was Noida serial murders born?

Noida serial murders was born in 1970.


When did Bosphorus serial murders happen?

Bosphorus serial murders happened in 2000.


When was Ipswich serial murders born?

Ipswich serial murders was born on 1958-04-24.


What aspects of the cases suggest that the murders were not committed by a serial killer Texas Servant Girl Murders?

The differences in the victims' backgrounds, the variety of weapons used in the murders, and the lack of clear patterns in the crimes all suggest that the Texas Servant Girl Murders were not committed by a single serial killer. Additionally, the intervals between the murders were inconsistent, further indicating that they were likely not the work of a serial killer.


Why are serial murders increasing in numbers?

Serial murders are actually decreasing in numbers. Things that contribute to increases/decreases in serial murders: -Due to the technology of today, most murderers are caught after their first murder event. ~Increased media coverage leads to the perception that serial murders are increasing in numbers. +Newer technology makes it easier to kill people. +Bigger cities have led to people having overall less community connections. -More populated areas make it less likely for people to be completely isolated. +More people -> More serial murders. -More psychiatric and mental health treatment is now available. +The relative abolition of the death penalty makes it more likely that previous murders will return to society and commit another murder.


What is the difference between serial murders and mass murders?

Serial murders involve multiple killings that occur over a period of time, with a "cooling-off" period between each murder. In contrast, mass murders involve multiple killings that occur in a single location during a single event.


Who is the United states most sadistic serial killer?

Carl Panzram was the United States most sadistic serial killer convicted of 21 murders and over 100 cases of rape all he plead guilty to.


What was Jesus comitted to?

He was comitted to God's will


How many people did al Capone kill in his life?

About 400 ordered murders, and 6 comitted by himself.


Who who was held prisoner in the Bastille?

Giovanni Maristica was held prisoner in the bastille. He was there for various murders he comitted


What are the release dates for T-J- Hooker - 1982 Serial Murders 4-20?

T-J- Hooker - 1982 Serial Murders 4-20 was released on: USA: 16 March 1985