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Nicknamed Jolly Jane because of her bright and friendly demeaner, she worked as a nurse who liked to poison her favorite patients...I mean victims. She confessed to 31 murders.

Jane Toppan aka Jolly Jane

Which killer worked as a nurse and said: “That is my ambition, to have killed more people – more helpless people -than any man or woman has ever lived”

This lovely lady murdered seven men whom she claimed had either raped or attempted to rape her while she was a sex worker. You may also remember her depicted by Charlize Theron in the 2003 film, Monster.

Aileen Wuornos

Which killer claimed that all murders were self defense?

Direct quote: “I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing…I was born with the evil one standing as my sponsor beside the bed where I was ushered into the world, and he has been with me since.”

H. H. Holmes

Which serial killer is referred to as The American Ripper

The honorable Dennis Rader gave himself the nickname BTK, to describe his method - bind, torture, kill. He would also send police and newspapers letters describing his crimes just for kicks. What a winner.

Bind, Torture, Kill

Dennis Rader gave himself the nickname BTK. What does BTK stand for?

Way to put your Clue skills to the test! The infamous Son of Sam said he was obeying the orders of a demon manifested in the form of a dog belonging to his neighbor "Sam". And this is the guy who eluded the biggest manhunt in the history of NYC...

The Son of Sam

I suspect \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in NYC with a .44 Caliber.  
Hint: he was following the orders of a possessed dog...

Albert Fish is in the house...or should I say, on the streets, eating children. “I like children, they are tasty." \*shivers\*

Albert Fish

Which serial killer was known by any of the following names: Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wysteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man?

John Wayne Gacy, aka the Killer Clown, raped, tortured and murdered at least 33 teenage boys/young men. Gacy performed at children's hospitals / events as "Pogo the Clown" or "Patches the Clown"; which is why he's referred to as the Killer Clown. The majority of his victims were buried in his own house, in the crawl-space.

John Wayne Gacy

Which killer's final words were "Kiss my ass"?   
Hint: he performed as a clown at children's events.  


"We’ve all got the power in our hands to kill, but most people are afraid to use it. The ones who aren’t afraid, control life itself.” Ehhh...maybe the worst advice I've ever heard.

The Night Stalker aka Richard Ramirez

Which serial killer known for home invasions terrorized LA in the mid-80's?

Good ol' Jeff dismembered 17 men and boys from 1978 to 1991. He was known to photograph his victims and was found with seven skulls and the entire skeletons of two victims, which he was going to use to build a private altar. He also confessed to consuming the hearts, livers, biceps, and thighs of several victims. Thanks for making Milwaukee proud, Jeff.

Jeffrey Dahmer

Who is best known for his cannibalistic tendencies based out of Milwaukee, WI?

Mr. Bundy was regarded as handsome and charismatic, with a penchant for pretty brunettes...killing them, I mean. After denying it for decades, he confessed right before his execution to the murder of over 30 young women during the 70's. Probably shouldn't have served as his own lawyer...

Ted Bundy

Name the killer who was known for his good looks and charm and said: “I’m the most cold-hearted son-of-a-bitch you’ll ever meet.”

The name "Zodiac" originated from the killer himself through a series of taunting letters sent to the local Bay Area press. These letters included four cryptograms (or ciphers), of which only one has been solved.

Which famous serial killer who operated in Northern California from the late 1960s - early 1970s sent police cryptic messages and has never been identified?

C'mon Ed, you're giving Wisconsin a bad rap. He had an unusual method of expressing his artistic side - various creations were found in his home including a wastebasket, leggings, a corset, a lampshade and chair seat covers made of human skin, bowls made from human skulls, and various skulls and heads throughout the house. Sounds like this guy could make a killing on his etsy store!

Ed Gein aka The Butcher of Plainfield.

Which killer is known for digging up corpses in order to make home decor and clothing out of bones and skin?

You're still a novice. Time to start a Wikipedia binge and Netflix documentary marathon to getcha knowledge up!

Serial student

Less than 50% correct...c'mon girl, keep studying. You're still a beginner.

Serial beginner

Not too shabby. Not quite a serial expert, but then again, I would kind of be concerned if you were...

Intermediate

Way to go, you serial killer expert! Not many people have that talent...but you may want to consider picking up a different hobby.

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