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What is a Serial Killer?

"Serial murder, also called serial killing, the unlawful homicide of at least two people carried out by the same person (or persons) in separate events occurring at different times" (Encyclopedia Britannica,2020, paras. 1).

Encyclopedia Britannica Find the context of the above quote and summaries on "Definition and Motive" and "History" on serial killers. Continue scrolling for summaries on various serial killers.
28 U.S. Code § 540B.Investigation of serial killings The official U.S. Code that states the legal definition of a serial killer.

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Morbid Curiosities

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Choosing the Negative: A Behavioral Demonstration of Morbid Curiosity
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