Serial killer
The world’s most prolific serial killers

The world’s most prolific serial killers
Samuel Little is latest addition to the list
8 Oct 2019
Samuel Little named America's deadliest serial killer

Samuel Little named America's deadliest serial killer
FBI says it has verified more than half of his 93 murder confessions
8 Oct 2019
Ian Brady: what newly released Home Office files reveal

Ian Brady: what newly released Home Office files reveal
Moors murderer had access to vulnerable teenagers in Wormwood Scrubs
26 Jun 2019
Who is Cyprus's first serial killer?

Who is Cyprus's first serial killer?
Nikos Metaxas confesses to murder spree after telling police he is ‘bored’ and ‘wants to go to prison’
2 May 2019
What did Ted Bundy do?

What did Ted Bundy do?
Notorious 1970s serial killer gets the Netflix treatment this month, alongside a major Hollywood feature film
17 Jan 2019
Robert Black: child killer dies in prison

Robert Black: child killer dies in prison
Notorious murderer was jailed for the deaths of four schoolgirls – and had been linked to more
13 Jan 2016
Georgia Williams: police admit failing murdered 17-year-old

Georgia Williams: police admit failing murdered 17-year-old
Serious case review finds 'shortfalls' in investigation of killer's previous offence
14 Oct 2015

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KILLER: Dennehy showed wheelie bin corpse to girl

KILLER: Dennehy showed wheelie bin corpse to girl
Court hears new details about 'man woman' who stabbed three men to death in 10-day spree
16 Jan 2014