True Crime Serial Murders

Their names echo through true crime history like dark legends: John Wayne Gacy, the Zodiac Killer, Richard Ramirez, Aileen Wuornos, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and the Golden State Killer. Their infamous deeds have been exhaustively chronicled across every medium imaginable. But beyond these household names lies a shadow world of equally chilling cases that rarely make headlines or streaming television documentaries.

The Headlines Told You What Happened. These Stories Explore the Chilling Why... and the Terrifying What If. You’ve read the news clippings, seen the grainy photos. But behind every infamous crime lies a story far darker and more complex than any headline can reveal. From the masterful pen of Logan Carter comes TRUE CRIME: RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES, a harrowing collection of 30 fictionalized short stories, each plunging into the heart of real-life tragedies that shocked the world. Step beyond the yellow tape and into meticulously crafted narratives inspired by cases that continue to haunt ...

In the very depths of the human soul there is a darkness. It is an entity which most of us may never get to know; for others, however, this darkness grows for years until it takes hold of them and permeates every inch of their body. This darkness is evil incarnate, and it is in the hearts and minds of some of the most dangerous and despicable human beings to have walked this same earth we live in today. In the following volumes, you shall discover the stories of six murderers so tainted by darkness that their horrific accounts still bring fear to men and women of our present day.

Serial Killers True Crimes A-Z: Disturbing Unspeakable Crimes of Female Rapists, Kidnappers, and Murderers By Howard X. ThorntonAre you ready to dive into the darkest corners of the human psyche? This bone-chilling true crime collection exposes the most disturbing, unspeakable acts ever committed by female killers, rapists, and kidnappers. Brace yourself for a harrowing journey through pure evil, where the monsters wear familiar faces, and their victims never saw the horror coming.

BONUS BOOK INCLUDED! OVER 680 PAGES OF TRUE CRIME CASES! -------- They were children. They became killers. What drives children and teenagers to kill? In Children Who Murder, Ethan Hayes delves into 75 of the most chilling cases of adolescent crime, unraveling the lives of youthful offenders who shocked the world. From the calculated brutality of Mary Bell to the tragic chaos of Columbine, this book exposes the disturbing patterns, psychological complexities, and societal failings that forge young killers. It examines the fragile line between innocence and monstrosity, challenging readers ...

Broadmoor. Few place names in the world have such chilling resonance. For more than 150 years, it has contained the UK's most violent, dangerous, and psychopathic.

Best-selling author Bryan Burrough recently made a shocking discovery: The small town of Temple, Texas, where he had grown up, had harbored a dark secret. One of his high school classmates, Danny Corwin, was a vicious serial killer. In this chilling tale, Burrough raises important questions of whether serial killers can be recognized before they kill or rehabilitated after they do. It is also a story of Texas politics and power that led the good citizens of the town of Temple to enable a demon who was their worst nightmare.

🔪 Texas may be big, but its crimes are even bigger. From infamous serial killers to unsolved mysteries, Texas has been the backdrop for some of the most chilling true crime cases in American history. Murder Land: Texas dives deep into the state's most shocking murders, disappearances, and crimes that continue to haunt investigators and citizens alike. Inside, you’ll uncover: 🔹 The chilling case of the Icebox Murders – a son vanishes after his parents are found dismembered in their refrigerator. 🔹 The horrifying Texas Killing Fields – a dumping ground for bodies that has ...

From the shadows of the Pacific Coast Highway to the silence of the Sierra Nevada, California is a state built on sunshine—and stained by blood. Logan Carter, Top 100 Audible Author in True Crime, brings you 23 gripping cases that reveal the darkest corners of the Golden State. Inside, you’ll find: – Killers hiding in plain sight – Disappearances with chilling twists – Small-town horrors that never made national headlines – Fresh takes on infamous cases like the Golden State Killer, the Zodiac, and the Manson Family True Crime: California is raw, relentless, and rooted in real ...

I start all of my true crime books with a quick word of warning. Most news articles and television true crime shows skim over the vile details of truly horrible crimes. In my books, I don’t gloss over the facts, regardless of how disgusting they may be. I try to give my listeners a clear and accurate description on just how demented the killers really were. I do my best not to leave anything out. The stories included in these books are not for the squeamish.

“M.G. Cole is a brilliant new addition to the echelon of British crimewriters.” Peter James "Dark, grim, tense. A compelling new voice." PAUL FINCH, author of the Detective Mark Heckenburg novels. Taking an absence of leave from the Kent Police, DCI David Garrick travels to the USA to finally close the chapter on his sister’s murder at the hands of a grotesque club of serial killers. Travelling with journalist Molly Meyers, Garrick soon discovers that America is a very different place to the UK and that following the steps of a case so personal to him is replete with danger... ......

Hollywood's make-believe maniacs like Jason, Freddy, and Hannibal Lecter can't hold a candle to real-life monsters like John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and scores of others who have terrorized, tortured, and terminated their way across civilization throughout the ages. Now, from the much-acclaimed author of Deviant, Deranged, and Depraved, comes the ultimate resource on the serial killer phenomenon.

For 31 years, a monster terrorized the residents of Wichita, Kansas. A bloodthirsty serial killer, self-named "BTK" - for "bind them, torture them, kill them" - he slaughtered men, women, and children alike, eluding the police for decades while bragging of his grisly exploits to the media. The nation was shocked when the fiend who was finally apprehended turned out to be Dennis Rader - a friendly neighbor...a devoted husband...a helpful Boy Scout dad...the respected president of his church. Written by four award-winning crime reporters who covered the story for more than 20 years, Bind, Torture, Kill is the most intimate and complete account of the BTK nightmare

If Ted Bundy, Dennis Rader (BTK Killer), and Robert Hansen had a prodigy, it would be Israel Keyes. Meet the most methodical serial killer in modern history. Israel Keyes wasn’t just any killer; he was a master manipulator and a meticulous student of his dark craft. He studied other notorious criminals to perfect his own gruesome methods, spreading fear wherever he went.

On July 14th, 1966, Richard Franklin Speck swept through a quiet Chicago townhouse like a summer tornado and stabbed, strangled, and killed eight young nurses in a violent sexual rampage. By morning, only one nurse, Corazon Amurao, had miraculously survived, and her scream of terror was heard around the world. As the eight bodies were carried out of the small building, the coroner, who had seen the carnage up close, told a gathering crowd: "It is the crime of the century!"

When young women begin mysteriously disappearing in Oregon, Police Lieutenant James Stovall leads a relentless search for a killer. With little evidence available, and the public screaming for answers, he must find a remorseless, brutal killer whose identity will shock them all....

Beneath the surface of everyday life in Ohio lie stories of terror, survival, and mystery. True Crime – Ohio brings together fifteen of the state’s most gripping criminal cases, from the infamous Ariel Castro kidnappings to the unsolved Torso Murders of Cleveland. Each chapter delivers an immersive, narrative-driven retelling — capturing the horror, heartbreak, and human resilience behind these shocking crimes. Whether it’s cult killings, serial killers, or chilling disappearances, Logan Carter’s storytelling drops you into the heart of each case with unflinching detail and raw ...

💀 Dark secrets lurk in the wilderness. For decades, the Appalachian Trail has called to adventurers, but not everyone who enters the woods makes it out. True Crime on the Appalachian Trail uncovers 15 shocking stories of murder, disappearances, and survival in the vast, unforgiving terrain of America’s most famous trail. From chilling unsolved mysteries to real-life horror, these true crime tales will haunt your next hike. If you’re drawn to the unknown, the eerie, and the tragic, this book is your perfect companion—just don’t read it alone in the woods. 📖 Perfect for fans of:...

MURDER IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND DCI David Garrick's world is already spinning out of control. Haunted by his sister's brutal murder and plagued by terrifying visions, he's barely holding it together. But Kent's darkness won't wait for him to recover. When mutilated bodies start appearing across the county's picturesque villages, Garrick and his fresh-faced team are thrust into a shadowy underworld of human trafficking. Each victim bears the killer's signature – grotesque souvenirs carved from their flesh. But as the body count rises and the victims' identities remain shrouded in mystery, ...

Over 700 Pages Of Riveting True Crime Cases Journey into the lives of 120 women who shattered societal expectations and crossed the ultimate moral boundary—committing murder. In this comprehensive exploration, the book delves into infamous cases that have fascinated the public for decades, alongside lesser-known but equally shocking crimes that reveal the depths of human complexity. Through detailed accounts, the book examines the motives, methods, and circumstances that drove these women to kill. From calculated black widows like Belle Gunness, who lured victims to their deaths for ...