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True Crime Unveiled: Shocking Secrets of the Cannibal Vampire of Sacramento: Inside the Mind of a Real-Life blood drinker.
Name: Richard Trenton Chase
Other Names: The Vampire of Sacramento
Number of Victims: 6 known victims
Country/City of Activity: Sacramento, California,
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Name: Stephen McDaniel
Other Names: N/A
Number of Victims: 1
Country/City of Activity: Macon, Georgia, USA
Time Span of Crimes: June 26, 2011
Date of Death: McDaniel is still alive.
Notable for: Stephen McDaniel gained notoriety for the murder of Lauren Giddings, his neighbor and
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From Monterrey's Infamous Surgeon to Hannibal Lecter: The Chilling Tale of Alfredo Ballí Treviño.
Alfredo Ballí Treviño was a Mexican surgeon who became notorious for a brutal murder in 1959. He was convicted of killing his lover, Jesus Castillo Rangel, during an argument.
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Name: Joseph James DeAngelo
Other Names: Golden State Killer
Number of Victims: Responsible for at least 13 murders, 50 rapes, and over 100 burglaries
Country/City of Activity: United States, California
Time Span of Crimes: 1974 to 1986
Date of Death: Alive.
Notable for: Joseph
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Name: Israel Keyes
Other Names: N/A
Number of Victims: Estimated 3+
Country/City of Activity: United States; active in states including Alaska, New York, Vermont.
Time Span of Crimes: 1996 - 2012
Date of Death: December 2, 2012
Notable for: Israel Keyes was an American serial
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In his first notable public statement, Stephen McDaniel posed as a concerned friend in a media interview, showing no indication of his guilt. This façade crumbled soon after as evidence mounted against him.
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Keelhauling was a form of punishment specifically associated with naval discipline, used from the late Middle Ages into the 19th century.
Origin and Use:
Keelhauling originated in the Dutch Navy and later was adopted by other European navies. It was primarily used to punish
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The "Murder Castle" of H.H. Holmes, which once stood at the corner of 63rd Street and Wallace Avenue in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, met a fiery end. The building was destroyed by a fire in August 1895, under mysterious circumstances. Following the fire, the remaining
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The "Murder Castle" contained rooms that were soundproofed and could be made airtight by closing iron plates. There were trapdoors, gas jets to asphyxiate victims, and chutes that led to the basement. The basement housed a dissection table, a crematorium, and pits of acid and
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Diogo Alves' head, after his execution in 1841, was preserved in formaldehyde for scientific study. This was done as part of phrenological research, a practice prevalent at the time. Phrenology was a theory that suggested the shape and contours of the skull could determine a
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Name: Joachim Kroll
Aka: Ruhr Cannibal
Victims: 8
Country: German
Span of Crimes: 1950s - 1970s
Death: Heart attack on July 1, 1991.
Known for: Necrophilia and Cannibalism
Joachim Kroll, known as the "Ruhr Cannibal" and the "Duisburg Man-Eater," was a German serial killer whose
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Forensic science - Ballistics
Forensic bullet examination, also known as firearms examination, involves the analysis of bullets and cartridge cases recovered from crime scenes to provide information related to firearms and their use in criminal activities. One important aspect
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Special Report, Decapitation.
"Brain and Brutality: The Towering Terror of Edmund Kemper, a Californian Genius Turned Gruesome Killer!"
Name: Edmund Kemper
Other Names: "Co-ed Killer"
Number of Victims: 10
Country/City of Activity: United States, primarily in California
Time
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Unbelievable Survival: How One Brave Nurse Outsmarted a Notorious Serial Killer and Lived to Tell the Tale.
Corazon Amurao is most notably known for her role as a key witness in the infamous Richard Speck murders in 1966.
Born in the Philippines, she came to the United States
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Name: John Wayne Gacy, aka "Killer Clown"
Victims: 33 counts of murder.
Country: USA
Span of Crimes: 1972 - 1978
Death: Lethal injection - May 10, 1994
Known for: Serial killer and sex offender
John Wayne Gacy, often referred to as the "Killer Clown," was an American serial
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Name: Katherine Knight
Victims: 1
Country: Australia
Span of Crimes: 2000
Currently: Alive, incarcerated.
Known for: Attempting to serve her murdered husband to his children as a meal.
Katherine Knight, an Australian woman, is one of the world's most notorious female killers.
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The LaLaurie Mansion is located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The specific address of the mansion is 1140 Royal Street. The mansion itself, due to its infamous past & alleged hauntings, has become a well-known and often visited landmark.
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Forensic science - Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting, also known as dactyloscopy, is a method of identifying individuals based on the unique patterns of ridges and furrows on the surface of their fingertips. This technique is widely used in law enforcement, forensics, and various
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Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there). It's important to note that psychosis is a symptom, not a diagnosis in itself, and it
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Murder Ted Bundy, one of America's most notorious serial killers, famously escaped from prison not once, but twice, adding a chilling chapter to his already gruesome legacy.
First Escape - June 7, 1977:
Bundy was in Aspen, Colorado, awaiting trial for the murder of Caryn
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The Terrifying Truth Behind the Man Who Dressed His Victims: Unveiling the Dark Legacy of Dennis Nilsen.
After murdering his victims, Nilsen would often bathe and dress their bodies, engaging in a ritualistic and macabre display of control over them. He would keep the bodies for
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Edward Paisnel, also known as the Beast of Jersey, was a notorious criminal from Jersey, Channel Islands. He committed a series of crimes including burglaries and assaults from 1960 until his capture in 1971. Paisnel often targeted children and wore a disturbing mask and
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Kemper's first known violent act was the murder of his grandparents when he was 15 years old. This act led to his first interaction with the criminal justice system and psychiatric institutions.
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Name: Andrei Chikatilo aka Butcher of Rostov.
Victims: 52 (convicted)
Country: Soviet Union
Span of Crimes: 1978 - 1990
Death: State execution, single gunshot to the head.
Known for: Necrophilia, cannibalism, mutilation, strangulation.
Andrei Chikatilo, also known as the
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How a Key Ring Deflected a Bullet in Maria Hernandez's Encounter with the Night Stalker
Maria Hernandez's encounter with Richard Ramirez, the "Night Stalker," on March 17, 1985, is a harrowing tale of survival. Ramirez, a notorious serial killer, targeted Hernandez and her
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Lake Berryessa Attack: Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard were a young couple who were spending time near Lake Berryessa on a sunny day. They were relaxing by the lake when a man approached them. This man, who would later be identified as the Zodiac Killer, was wearing a black
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Justice at Last: Glynn Simmons Exonerated After Nearly Five Decades in Prison for Wrongful Murder Conviction
Glynn Simmons, who spent nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, has been exonerated by an Oklahoma judge. This exoneration comes after it was revealed
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The LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana, has a notorious history marked by gruesome tales and alleged hauntings. Owned by Delphine LaLaurie and her husband, this mansion became the center of scandal and horror in the 1830s. Here are the details:
Madame Delphine LaLaurie:
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Name: Robert Hansen
Other Names: The "Butcher Baker"
Number of Victims: 17 confirmed, up to 21.
Country/City of Activity: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Time Span of Crimes: 1971–1983
Date of Death: August 21, 2014
Notable for: Hansen was known for kidnapping women, releasing them in the
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Manipulating Memories: The Perils of Coaching in Police Photo Lineups.
Suggestive identification procedures, is a form of improper influence that can occur during the process of witness identification. This practice is highly problematic and can lead to wrongful identifications
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As a healthcare worker, Harvey had easy access to victims. He used various methods to kill, including poisoning, suffocation, and tampering with medical equipment, exploiting his medical knowledge and position of trust.
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Chase also harbored bizarre beliefs about being targeted by Nazis and UFOs, which he claimed telepathically commanded him to kill. These delusions, as recounted by FBI profiler Robert Ressler, paint a picture of a deeply disturbed individual.
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The Macabre Tale of Dorángel Vargas:
#Venezuela
#murder
Cannibal Killer. Aka - "The People Eater"
José Dorángel Vargas Gómez, also known as "El comegente" or "The People Eater," is a notorious Venezuelan serial killer and cannibal. Born on May 14, 1957, in Mérida, Venezuela,
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One of the key investigations into John Wayne Gacy was prompted by the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest in December 1978.
Disappearance of Robert Piest:
On December 11, 1978, Robert Piest, a teenager from Des Plaines, Illinois, went missing. His mother reported him
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Elizabeth Short, a 22-year-old woman aspiring to be an actress, was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles in January 1947.
Her body was discovered mutilated and bisected at the waist in a vacant lot, leading to extensive media coverage and public fascination.
The case became
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Joachim Kroll reenacts one of his murders for the police.
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The Catherine Wheel, also known as the "breaking wheel," was a particularly gruesome execution method used in Europe, primarily from the medieval period into the early modern era.
Design and Execution Process: The wheel itself was a large wooden spoked wheel, similar to that of
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Paraphilias are a group of psychiatric disorders characterized by intense, recurring sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that involve unusual objects, activities, or situations and are typically considered deviant or non-normative. These sexual interests are markedly different
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The Interrogation Techniques That Turned the Tables on Notorious Murders's.
Interrogation methods are the techniques used by law enforcement officials to elicit information, confessions, or clues from suspects in criminal investigations. These methods range from direct
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Dennis Nilsen, the "Muswell Hill Murderer," haunted London in the late 20th century. He lured and killed young men, engaging in horrifying acts of violence and necrophilia. His case unveils the chilling darkness that can lurk beneath an ordinary facade.
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Name: Ted Bundy (Theodore Robert Bundy)
Victims: 20 (confirmed)
Country: United Stated
Span of Crimes: 1974 – 1978
Death: Electric Chair, 1989
Ted Bundy was an American serial killer and rapist who gained infamy for his crimes in the 1970s.
Crimes:
Ted Bundy's exact number of
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Name: Samuel Little
Victims: Confirmed 60. Claimed, 93.
Country: USA
Span of Crimes: 1970 - 2005
Death: Natural causes.
Known for: Serial killer, women.
Samuel Little, also known as Samuel McDowell, was an American serial killer who gained notoriety for his crimes over
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"Shocking Discovery: Woman Found Alive After Being Chained Like an Animal by a Serial Killer!"
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Summary: Kala Brown's story is one of extraordinary survival and horror. In 2016, she was found alive in a storage container in South Carolina, where she had been held captive
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Name: Dennis Nilsen
Other Names: Kindly Killer
Victims: 6
Country: United Kingdom, England
Span of Crimes: 1978 - 1983
Death: Died in custody, blood clot.
Known for: Strangulation and dismemberment.
Dennis Nilsen, often referred to as the "Muswell Hill Murderer" or the "Kindly
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Special Report: Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and the Role of AI in Forensic Science
Introduction -
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into forensic science has led to significant advancements in various investigative processes, particularly
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Name: Luis Garavito
Other Names: The Beast
Victims: 138
Country: Columbia
Span of Crimes: 1992 - 1999
Death: Unconfirmed- Died in hospital.
Known for: Child murders. 8-16yo
Luis Garavito, known as "The Beast" or "La Bestia," is a Colombian serial killer and child predator who
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The Infamous 'Murder Castle' of H.H. Holmes: A Labyrinth of Deception and Death. Unveiling the Horrors Within the Walls of Chicago's Most Notorious Building.
Name: H.H. Holmes
Other Names: Herman Webster Mudgett
Number of Victims: Confessed to 27.
Country/City of Activity:
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Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological response wherein hostages or abuse victims bond with their captors or abusers.
This condition is named after a 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, where hostages defended their captors after being released and even refused to testify
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Necrophilia, also known as thanatophilia or necrolagnia, is a paraphilia characterized by a sexual attraction to corpses. It's a rare and taboo subject, often associated with severe psychological disorders. The term itself is derived from the Greek words "nekros" (dead) and
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An interesting fact about detectives is that the concept of fingerprinting for crime scene investigation was first adopted and systematized by a British officer in colonial India. Sir Edward Richard Henry developed the fingerprint classification system in the late 19th century,
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The gruesome discovery of human remains in the drains of Nilsen's home in 1983 led to a police investigation, revealing the extent of his horrific crimes. The discovery was accidental, coming from a plumber called to unblock the drain.
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Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) are revolutionizing forensic science, offering rapid fingerprint scanning and analysis. This advanced technology allows law enforcement to compare prints against millions in a matter of seconds.
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Richard Trenton Chase's account regarding UFOs was deeply entwined with his delusions and mental illness. He believed that UFOs, connected to Nazis, were following him and had telepathically commanded him to kill in order to replenish his blood.
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DeAngelo was described as methodically evil by legal professionals. Victims and communities expressed relief at his capture, ending decades of fear. Psychologists noted his dual life as a calculated criminal and seemingly ordinary neighbor.
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Capital Punishment in the USA: An Overview of Crimes Eligible for the Death Penalty.
In the United States, the types of crimes that can be punishable by death vary depending on the jurisdiction. However, there are some commonalities across most states that allow capital
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You Won’t Believe What This Guy Did.
Giant with a Genius IQ: Unveiling the Horrifying Saga of Serial Killer Edmund Kemper.
Edmund Kemper, also known as the "Co-ed Killer," is an American serial killer and necrophile who was active in the early 1970s. He is known for murdering
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The breakthrough in the case came decades later, with the advent of advanced DNA testing techniques. In 2016, DNA from crime scenes was linked through genealogy databases, which eventually led to DeAngelo. He was arrested in April 2018, in a quiet suburb of Sacramento.
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Heidnik's crimes were exposed when a captive escaped in 1987 and informed police. Officers raided his house, finding evidence of torture and captivity. This led to the unraveling of his gruesome acts and subsequent arrest.
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Name: Donald Harvey
Other Names: The Angel of Death
Number of Victims: 37
Country/City of Activity: United States, Cincinnati.
Time Span of Crimes: 1970 to 1987
Date of Death: March 30, 2017
Notable for: Donald Harvey was a notorious serial killer, known for being a healthcare
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Name: John George Haigh aka: Acid Bath Murderer
Victims: 6-9
Country: United Kingdom (London)
Span of Crimes: 1944-1949
Death: Hanged by executioner, 1949 age 40
John George Haigh, also known as the "Acid Bath Murderer," was an English serial killer who gained notoriety for his
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Procedures and Priorities in Murder Investigations: The Role of the Medical Examiner at Crime Scenes.
In a murder investigation, the Medical Examiner (ME) plays a critical role, but whether they get "first priority" depends on the context of the investigation and the specific
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Florencio Roque Fernández, known as the "Argentine Vampire," carried out a series of unsettling crimes that were unique in their nature and execution.
Central to his modus operandi was the act of watching his victims as they slept, a behavior that contributed significantly to
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Karl Denke was a German serial killer who perpetrated his crimes in the early 20th century.
Background:
Karl Denke was born on August 12, 1860, in Münsterberg, Silesia (now Ziębice, Poland). He was known in his community as a kind and helpful individual, often referred to as
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Content Warning: The following information includes details about a criminal case that involve disturbing and graphic content related to a violent crime. Reader discretion is advised.
Richard Trenton Chase's account of his cannibalistic acts is deeply disturbing and reflects
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The Moment of Escape:
The escape occurred on March 24, 1987. Rivera managed to convince Heidnik to let her visit her family, promising to return with another victim. This was a risky but clever strategy, playing into Heidnik's twisted desires while seeking a chance for freedom.
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In a crime scene investigation, evidence collection involves various meticulous methods:
Photography/Videography: Documenting the scene as found.
Fingerprint Collection:
Using powders, tapes, and chemicals to lift prints.
DNA Evidence:
Gathering biological materials with
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Content Warning: The following information includes details about a criminal case that involve disturbing and graphic content related to a violent crime. Reader discretion is advised.
Israel Keyes handling of the ransom photo in the case of Samantha Koenig was particularly
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Police officers or interrogators sometimes choose to reduce the physical distance between themselves and a suspect during an interrogation as part of their questioning strategy. This approach is grounded in the principles of communication and psychology. Here's an overview of why
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The Cleveland Torso Murders, also known as the Kingsbury Run Murders, refer to a series of unsolved killings that took place in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States, during the 1930s.
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Dennis Nilsen was sentenced in November 1983 to life imprisonment, initially with a recommendation of a minimum 25 years, later changed to a whole life tariff. His sentencing reflects the severity of his crimes and society's need to prevent any possibility of his release.
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Richard Trenton Chase.
Kitchen blenders were found with traces of blood, indicating his practice of consuming his victims' blood. These chilling discoveries provided concrete physical evidence of the macabre nature of his crimes.
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