Serial Killers

Articles about serial killers, their behaviors and their victims.

Dr. Peter Hackett isn’t a good LISK suspect.

In this article, we take a look at why Dr. Peter Hackett isn’t a good suspect in the Long Island serial killer (LISK) case.

Gilgo Case: LISK and the burner phones.

The Long Island serial killer (LISK) used burner phones to contact his last four victims. These were cheap, prepaid phones that were incredibly easy to purchase.

Louise Bundy: Ted Bundy’s mother.

Louise Bundy (nee Cowell) was the mother of serial killer Ted Bundy. She was born in 1924 to Samuel and Eleanor Cowell.

Johnnie Culpepper Bundy: Ted Bundy’s stepfather.

Johnnie Culpepper Bundy was the stepfather of serial killer Ted Bundy. In 1951, he married Ted’s mother and adopted him as his own son.

Shannan Gilbert was not a LISK victim

It is unlikely that Shannan Gilbert was a victim of the Long Island serial killer. The facts suggest that her death wasn’t related.

What age do serial killers start at?

Serial killers tend to start their crime sprees between the ages of 25 and 35. However, there are outliers.

Janice Ott and Denise Naslund – Lake Sammamish abductions.

On July 14th, 1974, Ted Bundy abducted Janice Ott and Denise Naslund from Lake Sammamish State Park in Washington.

Ted Bundy’s cellar and cave are not real.

Ted Bundy did not have a murder cellar or a secret cave in Utah. These are baseless urban legends that have no basis in reality.

What is crime scene staging?

An offender may attempt to stage a crime scene by introducing false evidence and adding other “misdirections”.

Lynda Ann Healy – Ted Bundy’s 2nd victim.

In January of 1974, Ted Bundy abducted 21-year-old Lynda Ann Healy from her house in the University District of Seattle.

The Long Island serial killer – Profile.

In this article, we will scrutinize some of the most common theories and profiles about the Long Island serial killer.

Ted Bundy was not innocent. He was 100% guilty.

As crazy as it sounds, there are people out there who actually believe that serial killer Ted Bundy was innocent. In this article, we will outline why these claims are absurd.

Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.

On October 2nd, 1974, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted 16-year-old Nancy Wilcox from Holladay in Utah.

Brenda Carol Ball – Ted Bundy’s 6th victim.

On June 1st, 1974, Ted Bundy abducted 22-year-old Brenda Carol Ball from the Flame Tavern in Burien, Washington.

Susan Rancourt – Ted Bundy’s 4th victim.

In April of 1974, Ted Bundy abducted 18-year-old Susan Elaine Rancourt from her university campus in Ellensburg.

Donna Manson – Ted Bundy’s 3rd victim.

In March of 1974, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Donna Manson from a college campus in Olympia, Washington. Her body has never been found.

Roberta Parks – Ted Bundy’s 5th victim.

In May of 1974, Ted Bundy abducted 20-year-old college student Roberta Parks from Oregon State University in Corvallis.

Caryn Campbell – Ted Bundy’s 15th victim.

On January 12, 1975, serial killer Ted Bundy abducted Caryn Eileen Campbell from the Wildwood Inn in Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Ted Bundy and alcohol.

Ted Bundy was a functional alcoholic who used booze to lower his inhibitions and build up the courage to commit his crimes.

Who was Ted Bundy’s first victim?

Karen Sparks is Ted Bundy’s first confirmed victim. However, it is highly possible that he murdered six or seven women before this.

Ted Bundy did not help to catch the Green River Killer.

Ted Bundy’s involvement in the capture of the Green River Killer has been overblown for the sake of entertainment.

Laura Ann Aime – Ted Bundy’s 12th victim.

Sadly, Laura’s case is yet another example of how we often give the perpetrator more time and attention than their victims.

The 7 psychological phases of a serial killer.

According to psychologist Joel Norris, serial killers can go through seven psychological phases.

Serial killers and their comfort zones.

Serial killers and serial rapists often have comfort zones. These comfort zones consist of areas that they know and feel acquainted with.

Serial killers will not always stick to a “victim type”.

Serial killers won’t always stick to their victim type. Other factors such as availability and vulnerability also come into play.

A serial killer’s M.O. can change.

The link between certain murders should never be ruled out because of M.O.

Charles Manson was not a serial killer.

Charles Manson was a violent cult leader and a murderer. However, he does not fit the profile of a serial killer.

The four types of Serial Killers.

A look at the different types of serial killers. These types describe their motivations and certain behaviors that they are likely to have.

Myths and misconceptions about serial killers.

In this article, we tackle some of the most common myths about serial killers.

Which decades were most serial killers were born in?

Our data shows that the “worst” serial killers were born between the 1930s and the 1960s.

Serial killers and their Zodiac signs. Which star sign is the most common?

A study of 161 of the worst serial killers and their zodiac signs.

Ted Bundy had an IQ of 124. He was not a genius.

Ted Bundy’s intelligence and “genius” has been completely overblown. All in all, he was actually pretty average.

Why do serial killers kill?

In this article, we set out to answer the age-old question, “Why do serial killers kill?”

Are there any black serial killers? The answer is Yes.

The myth that all serial killers are white has no basis in reality. All races are capable of carrying out depraved and brutal acts.

The differences between Organized and Disorganized serial killers.

A guide to the classifications of “Organized” and “Disorganized” serial killers.