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Notorious Murderers and Serial Killers

This category contains questions and answers about those people who committed a notorious murder, or a series of murders, often in a gruesome fashion. Their psychology and manner of murder continues to fascinate and repel people.

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What do you call a Serial killer who cuts out eyes?

The Eyeball Killer. In the related links box below, I posted the information.

They are called "Enucleators"

What was the serial killer John Christie's London address?

The serial killer John Christie's address in London was 10 Rillington Place. This was also the title of a movie that was written about him and his criminal career.

How long was Derek Bentley in prison for before being killed?

Bentley and Craig were charged with murder. They were tried by jury before the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Goddard, at the Old Bailey in London between 9 December and 11 December 1952. Bentley was originally scheduled to be hanged on 30 December 1952 but this was postponed to allow for an appeal. Bentley's lawyers filed appeals highlighting the ambiguities of the ballistic evidence, Bentley's mental age and the fact that he did not fire the fatal shot. Bentley's appeal was unsuccessful on 13 January 1953. The Bentley case created a cause célèbre and led to a 45-year-long campaign to win Derek Bentley a posthumous pardon, which was granted partially in 1993, then completely in 1998.

Where is Dr Michael Swango?

Swango spends all his time at ADX Florence, a maximum security federal prison in Colorada.

What is the least common type of serial killer?

The sexual sadist makes up the smallest percentage of all classifications of serial killers. The sexual sadist is aroused sexually by the pain of his partner, and inflicting pain. This type of killer hates all women without exception. His mother, sister, girlfriend, wife, ect. Some have been known to keep their victims for extended periods of time, torturing and raping them until he's ready for a new vicim. Unfortunately, the sexual sadist is usually an intelliigent and organized killer which makes them harder to capture.

What jail was the Boston strangler in?

For the supposed Boston strangler de Salvo who the authorities doubt to this date he was the real Boston strangler the judge ordered the sentence to be served at Bridgewater. After a successful escape from Bridgewater in February 1967, DeSalvo decided to turn himself back in at which time he was transferred from Bridgewater to Massachusetts Walpole Maximum Security Prison.

Is Richard Ramirez a Jew?

He came from a catholic family. He was not a Jew.

//Although he came from a Catholic family Ramirez was a self-proclaimed Satanist.//

When he got married in Jail, he was given a silver ring by his wife for she claimed satanist don't wear gold. So even his wife knew he was a satanists when she married him. They didn't have children because conjugal visits are not allowed to death row prisoners.

How did BTK go undetected for so many years?

Serial murder is usually the most difficult crime to solve. In most cases the killer and the victim are strangers to each other. With no personal connection, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack. In the last 20 years though, with advances in forensics and DNA is it getting harder to get away with murder, even serial murder. Some of the problem with cases like BTK is the location. BTK (actual name Dennis Radar) lived in a small town in Kansas. There are not usually many murders so when they do get a case the police and even the detectives on the case have not had a whole lot of experience. The more you do of anything the better you will be at it. It is hard to get good when you don't get much practice. When BTK started his killing in the late 1970s and into the 1980s forensics where not nearly what they are today. If they had todays technology then they would probably have arrested him much sooner. This is how he got caught. Technology finally caught up with him. Radar was hiding right under the law's nose, so to speak. He was a quiet man with a wife and children. He was an elder in his church and he held down a permanent job. Serial killers need this 'ordinary' looking life. It makes a great cover.

Why did Charles Witman shoot people?

His family was dysfunctional; he abused amphetamines and had a brain tumor. He had a bad court martial and his writing showed psychotic features in typed letter he wrote before getting to the tower.

Who received the Unabomber reward?

His borther brought him to the attention of the Feds because of the distinctive writing style of his letters. If it wasn't the brother, then I don't believe the reward was paid out.

Who did the Unabomber kill?

Unibomber Ted Kzinski's victims: Diogenes J. Angelakos, Buckley Crist, Jr., Dr. Charles Epstein, Patrick C. Fischer, David Gelernter, John G. Harris, John E. Hauser, James V. McConnel, Thomas J. Mosser, Gilbert B.Murray, Hugh C. Scrutton, Percy A. Wood, Gary Wright.

Who is Antti Olavi Taskinen?

Antti Olavi Tashinen, born in 1976, is a Finnish serial killer who poisoned 3 three men. What is unusual about Taskinen is his means of murder. Poisoning is more commonly seen in women serial killers. Unfortuneatly for his victims, it was very effective for Tashinen.

What name was given to serial murderer Danny Rollins?

**During his reign of terror at the University of Florida in Gainsville, FL, he was most commonly refered to as the 'Gainsville Ripper'.

Where is Claude Dallas the outlaw?

Dallas is a hard man to pin down. There was a possible sighting in Jordan Valley, Oregon, may or may not live in Grouse Creek, Utah, and has been reported to run a shuttle bus in Riggins, Idaho. Whether any of this is true cannot be proven one way or another.

Is being a serial killer a mental condition or is it based off of events in their life?

A little of both.

//It is now believed that the components involved in the making of a serial killer is a combination of 'nature and nurture'. Genetics and environment both contribute to this particular kind of killer. In most cases the killer is not suffering from mental illness but a personality disorder. This is why the 'insanity' defense usually does not apply, although it has been tried repeatedly by desparate defense attorneys.

Why are some people who have killed 2 people classed as serial killers?

The FBI has been debating changing the number of kills for serial murder from three to two. When considering serial murder or as it is sometimes called, 'stranger murder', not every killer fits the description perfectly. An example would be the Yosemite Killer, Cary Stayner. He first killed a mother, daughter and their family friend, and weeks later killed another woman. The first three victims were, for the most part, killed at the same time. Then Stayner had what is called the cooling-off period before killing his next victim. Not all crimes are black-and-white, there are shades of gray. So, although Stayner actually had four victims, it was in only two separate incidents. But Stayner is considered a serial killer. Had he not been caught he would have killed again.

Who is the most psychotic person ever?

Jeffery Dahmer, Ed Gein, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, etc...

How many serial killers are in custody in the state of california?

There are many serial killers are in custody in the state of California since many people do commit this type of crime. It only requires to go to the specific authorities and be handed the correct figures of these serial killers.

What was Paul Bernardo known for?

Paul Kenneth Bernardo was known as a serial killer in Canada. He was apprehended in 1993 and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 25 years. He is currently imprisoned at Kingston Penitentiary.

How many serial killers are active right now?

It is difficult to provide an exact number of active serial killers at any given time. Estimates vary depending on what criteria are used to define a serial killer, and many may still be undiscovered or unidentified. Tracking and identifying serial killers is challenging due to the complex nature of their crimes and patterns.