list of serial killers
Serial killers, or serial murderers, are criminals who have committed at least two homicides over a period of time. This is a list of notable serial killers, ordered alphabetically by country of origin or residence.
American
- Rex Heuermann (Gilgo Beach serial killings)
Belgian
Colombian
German
Italian
Pakistani
The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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list of serial killers
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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05 June 2026
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November 15, 2026