When it comes to the most infamous and haunting stories, no one can miss out on serial killers. While everyone might have heard of Jack the Ripper, but let me remind you that he is not the only one when it comes to brutally killing someone.
Whether it is their extreme body count, their strange perversions, or a unique and haunting trait, here is a list of some of the most deadly serial killers to date—a list that will indeed send a shiver down your spine:
Ted Bunny
Ted Bundy, known as ‘The Lady Killer,’ was a notorious American serial killer whose charming facade belied his sinister nature, leading to a trail of terror across the United States during the 1970s. Claimed the lives of at least 30 victims in various states by breaking into homes at night and bludgeoned, maiming, strangling, or sexually assaulting them in their sleep—he marks himself as one of the most disturbing misogynist killers of all time.
Suggested reading: “Road to the Dark Path“ takes you on a thrilling journey to Dalton’s Grove, a small town where danger lurks around every corner.In this fast-paced tale, Tana Hayes finds herself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse when she captures the attention of Dev Bradley, a member of one of the town’s wealthiest families. As Dev’s obsession with Tana intensifies, claiming to be in love with her and willing to do anything for her. With time running out and danger closing in, Tana must summon the courage to fight back and seek vengeance for her loved ones. But amidst the chaos, Drake, with his charismatic charm reminiscent of a serial killer, gives the story an extra chilling layer of mystery. Will Tana survive the dark path that lies ahead, or will she become the next victim in this gripping tale of suspense and survival?
Jack The Ripper
Jack the Ripper was a mysterious serial killer who terrorized the impoverished Whitechapel district of London, England, in 1888. He would disembowel and gut his victims, leaving them for dead, in his horrifying murders. Jack even sent letters and postcards to taunt the police, adding to the fear. Did you know that his final victim, Mary Jane Kelly, was so badly mutilated that she was hardly recognizable? Over 130 years later, Jack’s identity remains a mystery, and his gruesome crimes continue to fascinate and horrify people around the world.
John Wayne Gacy
Famously known as the “Killer Clown,” Gacy stands as one of the greatest sexual predators and serial killers in the history of the United States. Dressing as “Pogo the Clown” and performing at children’s parties between 1972 and 1978, Gacy enticed at least 33 young men and teenage boys, giving them the promise to work, money, or a place to stay later, moving them to Chicago. After gaining their trust, Gacy then sexually assaulted and brutally murdered them, burying their bodies in the basement of his home—creepy, right?
Pedro Lopez
Given that Pedro Lopez was involved in over 300 killings in South America, the possibility that the serial killer is still at large makes his story even more terrifying. Lopez enticed vulnerable, underprivileged girls away from their homes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, only with the intention to rape and kill them afterward. Famous for his calming demeanor, he is reputed to have shown no regrets while imposing his terror on the area.
