Serial Killer Crime

Hot on the heels of the Lizzie Borden case from 1893-1894, newspapers around the world began closely following a new and unusual case in upstate New York. Lizzie Halliday, a seemingly harmless woman, was about to stand trial for a triple homicide in Burlingham, NY. Lizzie Halliday lived in the hamlet of Burlingham and worked as a housekeeper, eventually marrying her employer, Paul Halliday. After Paul went missing, a search of their property revealed the bodies of two unidentified women. The investigation which followed revealed that Lizzie, in her twenties, left behind a trail of failed ...

The salacious and scandalous murders of a series of couples on Texarkana's "lovers' lanes" created a media maelstrom and cast a pall of fear over an entire region. What is even more surprising is that the case has remained cold for decades. Combining archival research and investigative journalism, Pulitzer Prize-nominated historian James Presley reveals evidence that provides crucial keys to unlocking this decades-old puzzle.

They are the most violent, blood-thirsty, and vicious of criminals. While hunting for them, FBI profilers call these monsters UNSUBS, short for "unknown subjects of ongoing investigations". At any given time, in the United States there are more than 50 serial killers at large, preying on vulnerable, unsuspecting victims. Until yesterday, no one knew Florida had another serial killer on the loose. Special Agent Tess Winnett calls this particularly elusive one the "Taker of Lives".

Beneath the grandeur and innovation of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair lurked a sinister presence: H.H. Holmes, America’s first known serial killer. Armed with charm, intelligence, and a chilling lack of conscience, Holmes constructed his infamous "Murder Castle" — a labyrinth of secret passages, soundproof rooms, and deadly traps designed to ensnare his unsuspecting victims. This book delves into Holmes’s twisted life, from his manipulative rise to wealth and power to the gruesome crimes that shocked a nation. Discover how he exploited the chaos of a booming city, lured victims into ...

What do Wyatt Earp, Belle Gunness, Big Foot the Renegade, Billy the Kid, Dr. H.H. Holmes, and The Black Hand have in common? They were all subjects of true crime newspaper reporting in the 1800s. Now their stories and that of many others are brought together in their original form in this compilation by New York Times best-selling author Mike Rothmiller. These classic works of journalism resurrect astonishing stories that will take the listener back to when these horrific tales mesmerized a nation.

Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound interest in mass murderers. Exploring existential, ethical, and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive here via an exploration of grisly death.

Serial killers: They cross the bounds of evil. They murder at random without logic or reason other than the one twisting in their sick and evil minds. They are diabolical, vile creatures devoid of morality or pity. You will meet a chosen few of them in this audiobook. We will see that serial killers are roaming among us all, from small towns to big cities. They are not limited to a particular place, gene pool, culture, social class, or religion. They are not restricted to any particular demographic or political propensity and they can be of any gender.

In this unforgettable memoir, the daughter of the "Happy Face" serial killer shares her poignant message of hope and the power of finding your voice. Melissa has told her story on several national talk shows and as the host of the LMN television series Monster in My Family. She continues to share in this updated edition of Shattered Silence, which features two new chapters. Uplifting and emotional, this book will inspire you to trust your intuition and speak out for truth as you face your own challenges and conquer your own obstacles.

🔪 Murder Land: New York City dives deep into the darkest crimes in the city that never sleeps. From infamous mob hits to unsolved mysteries, from chilling serial killers to shocking disappearances, these true crime stories reveal the gritty underbelly of NYC like never before. Inside, you’ll uncover: 🔴 The Son of Sam’s reign of terror—how one of the most infamous serial killers in American history held NYC hostage in fear. 🔴 The real-life Goodfellas heist—the $6 million Lufthansa robbery that shook the Mafia to its core. 🔴 The Times Square Torso Murder—who left a ...

Two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of the great dynamic that characterized America’s rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fair’s brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the country’s most important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his “World’s Fair Hotel” just west of the fairgrounds.

Rookie cop Carrie Santero has always been fascinated by serial killers. As a teenager, she wrote a letter to Charles Manson in prison - and received a chilling reply. Then she came face to face with a child murderer in her small Pennsylvania town, an encounter that haunts her to this day. Now, as a detective in training, she finally has her chance to make a difference; to hunt down a psychopathic sadist who embodies the very nature of evil itself.

Murderous drifters. Cold-blooded killers. Twisted disappearances. Oregon’s shadowy past is steeped in unsolved mysteries and chilling crimes that still haunt the state today. Inside Murder Land: Oregon, you’ll discover: 🔪 The I-5 Killer – A former football star turned serial predator left a bloody trail along Interstate 5 in the early 1980s. 🔪 The Lava Lake Murders – In 1924, three fur trappers were found brutally slain near Bend. The sheer violence of the attack has left investigators baffled for nearly a century. 🔪 The Highway 20 Killer – A state highway worker turned ...

The True Crime Collection contains the books, ‘The Curious Case of Charlie Peace’, ‘True Crimes That Shaped Scotland Yard’, ‘True Crimes: Ladykillers’ and ‘True Crimes in Victorian Times: Murder in Pocock’s Fields’. Featuring detailed accounts of fifteen true crimes that captured the imagination of the British public.

AMERICAN KILLERS - VOLUME 2 Manhattan Murder Spree Joel Rifkin prowled the darkened streets of New York, driven by a sinister hunger for both sex and murder. For over four harrowing years, the city trembled under the weight of his sadistic reign. It was only when vigilant police officers, drawn to a missing rear number plate, halted his truck that the horrifying truth was exposed—an unimaginable horror concealed in the back. Chamber of Horrors San Francisco police responded to a routine call for a shoplifter, unsuspecting of the grotesque revelation that awaited them. Inadvertently, they ...

Struggling with his new role as a detective chief inspector, John Tanner is warned of a convicted psychopath’s early release. When a couple is found later that day; the man stabbed to death, the woman with her throat cut, he's forced to assume the convict is responsible. But when the male victim turns out to be heir to a global pharmaceutical company, and his twelve-year-old son is nowhere to be found, he has to start looking closer at the victim’s family, and their sprawling stately ancestral home.

Meet Dexter Morgan, a polite wolf in sheep’s clothing. He’s handsome and charming, but something in his past has made him abide by a different set of rules. He’s a serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likable: he only kills bad people.

Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.

The Royal family of Theisolh has been hit by a scandal. Archaeologists have discovered skeletal remains of a little girl aged fifteen, near the castle of King Zeult. When they dig deeper, bodies begin piling up.. The serial killer who may be behind the murders has been pardoned by none other than the King, under mysterious circumstances. Vincent, the detective who had identified the killer, is now a fugitive himself: part of a rogue secret organisation. And now, Vincent faces the impossible scenario - join hands with the killer, to face a nemesis that has lurked in their midst for decades. ...

He looked like a harmless old man. He knocked on the Budd family’s door with a smile and a promise. And he walked away with their ten-year-old daughter—never to return her. The Cannibal of Wisteria is the chilling true story of Albert Fish, one of the most disturbing serial killers in American history. Behind his soft-spoken demeanor and grandfatherly appearance hid a predator driven by religious delusions, sadistic desires, and a hunger that defies comprehension. From his brutal childhood in an orphanage to his grotesque confessions of cannibalism, child murder, and self-mutilation, ...

Bestselling true crime writer and criminologist Christopher Berry-Dee turns his attention to a new kind of victim: the wives and partners of serial murderers who remained unaware of exactly who they had fallen for until after their other half's arrest or, in some cases, conviction. When finding out the truth, these innocents have to face the grim reality of betrayal and deceit and often experience guilt for not having recognized the killer in their home.