a serial killer
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A serial killer, as typically defined, is an individual who has murdered three or
more people over a period of more than a month, with down time (a "cooling off period")between the murders, and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological
gratification. Other sources define the term as "a series of two or more murders, committed
as separate events, usually, but not always, by one offender acting alone" or, including thevital characteristics, a minimum of at least two murders. Often, a sexual element is involved
with the killings, but the FBI states that motives for serial murder include "anger, thrill,
financial gain, and attention seeking." The murders may have been attempted or completed ina similar fashion and the victims may have had something in common; for example,
occupation, race, appearance, sex, or age group.
Serial killers are not the same as mass murderers, who commit multiple murders
at one time; nor are they spree killers, who commit murders in two or more locations withvirtually no break in between. The English term and concept of the serial killer is commonly
attributed to former FBI Special agent Robert Ressler in the 1970s.
Hey baby, you look so good in those jeans I ’d like to
chop your legs off.
Was your daddy a thief? I’m not. I’m a serial killer.
If I said you had a beautiful body would you stop
screaming?
That shirt looks great on you, but it would look even
better in an evidence bag.
Will you run away from me somewhere romantic?
Do you come here often? I don’t, because I only leave my
underground cave when the voice of Marilu Henner
inside my head tells me I must prowl the earth for
victims, or Jesus will hurt my dog.
I love you.
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Historical criminologists have suggested that there may have been serial murders
throughout history, but specific cases were not adequately recorded. Some sources suggestthat legends such as werewolves and vampires were inspired by medieval serial killers.
In any known culture, murder is considered a heinous crime. This is because
human life is valued more than anything else in the world. Throughout history, however, we
have seen countless serial killers and mass murderers rise and spread terror. They are often
seen as heartless monsters who are incapable of seeing life as sacred. Some serial killers around the world;
1. THE ZODIAC (Unknown; US; Murdered: 5)
2. THE PIOUS MONSTER (Gilles de Rais; France; Murdered: 80 to
600)
3. THE KILLER CLOWN (John Wayne Gacy; US; Murdered: More
than 29)
4. THE GAY SLASHER (Andrew Phillip Cunanan; US; Murdered: 5)
5. THE BUTCHER OF ROSTOV (Andrei Chikatilo; Russia;
Murdered: 52)
6. THE RUHR CANNIBAL (Joachim Kroll; Germany; Murdered: 8 to
13)
7. THE ACID BATH MURDERER (John George Haigh; UK;
Murdered: 9)
8. JAVED IQBAL MUGHAL (Pakistan; Murdered: 100)
9. JACK THE RIPPER (Unknown; UK; Murdered: At least 5)
10. THE MONSTER OF ANDES (Pedro Alonso Lopez; Colombia;
Murdered: More than 300))
and many more……….
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The Zodiac murdered victims in Benicia, Vallejo, Lake Berryessa and San
Francisco between December 1968 and October 1969. Although the Zodiac claimed 37
murders in letters to the newspapers, investigators agree on only seven confirmed victims,two of whom survived. They are:
Real Name
Born
Died
Country
: Unknown
: Unknown
: Unknown
: California; United States of America
A sketch of the Zodiac Killer based on witness
testimonies
This is part of Zodiac’s letter to theSan Francisco Chronicle during the height of
his killings.
“Zodiac”; this is the pen name that a
mysterious serial killer wanted to use. This
cold-blooded murderer killed only six peoplebut he created such a fuzz in the late 1960s
because he always contacted the media andtaunted the authorities for their failure to find
him.
The Zodiac Killer operated inNorthern California in the late 1960s and
early 1970s. He coined the name "Zodiac" in
a series of taunting letters sent to the local
“This is the Zodiac speaking. School
children make nice targets. I think I shall
wipe out a school bus some morning. Just
shoot out the front tire and pick off the
kiddies as they come bouncing out.”
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1. David Arthur Faraday, 17, and Betty Lou Jensen, 16: shot and killed on
December 20, 1968, on Lake Herman Road, within the city limits of Benicia.
2. Michael Mageau Renault, 19, and Darlene Elizabeth Ferrin, 22: shot on
July 4, 1969, in the parking lot of Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo.
While Mageau survived the attack, Ferrin was pronounced dead on arrivalat Kaiser Foundation Hospital.
3. Bryan Calvin Hartnell, 20, and Cecelia Ann Shepard, 22: stabbed on
September 27, 1969, at Lake Berryessa in Napa County. Hartnell survivedeight stab wounds to the back, but Shepard died as a result of her injuries
on September 29, 1969.
4. Paul Lee Stine, 29: shot and killed on October 11, 1969, in the PresidioHeights neighborhood in San Francisco.
“Serial killings are usually a product of a mental illness. These
people feel their insatiable urge to kill because killing makes them
feel alive. Yes, the world may not be a very good place to live in forsome people. However, whatever reason these serial killers had, it
is surely not a reason to kill innocent souls. You can’t just make
this world an awful place to live in for everyone just because it
has been awful to you.”
The symbol used by
the Zodiac Killer tosign his
correspondence
In December 1969, Zodiac was almost captured but he
successfully made a getaway. Months and years have passed and
the Zodiac continued sending letters to the press and then suddenly,it stopped. Until now, after almost four decades, the identity of the
Zodiac remains a mystery.
In April 2004, the San Francisco Police Department
marked the case "inactive", yet re-opened the case at some point
prior to March 2007. The case also remains open in the city of
Vallejo as well as in Napa County and Solano County. The case atsome point prior to March 2007. The case also remains open in the
city of Vallejo as well as in Napa County and Solano County. The
California Department of Justice has maintained an open case file
on the Zodiac murders since 1969.