Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is one of the perpetrators of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, carried out alongside his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev. The attack resulted in multiple deaths and widespread injuries, making it one of the most significant acts of terrorism in the United States in recent history. Tsarnaev was captured following a large-scale manhunt and later convicted on multiple charges. He was sentenced to death, and his case continues to be the subject of legal appeals and public debate.
Amy Bishop
Amy Bishop is an American former professor who carried out a mass shooting at the University of Alabama in 2010, killing multiple colleagues during a faculty meeting. The attack shocked the academic community and raised concerns about workplace violence. Bishop was arrested shortly after the incident and later pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty. She was sentenced to life imprisonment, and her case remains one of the most notable instances of academic workplace violence.
Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan was a British mass murderer responsible for the 1987 Hungerford massacre in England. Armed with multiple firearms, he carried out a series of shootings across the town, killing numerous victims. Ryan ultimately died by suicide following a police standoff. The incident led to significant changes in UK gun laws and remains one of the most impactful mass shootings in British history.
Andrew Kehoe
Andrew Kehoe was an American mass murderer responsible for the 1927 Bath School disaster in Michigan, one of the deadliest school attacks in U.S. history. He used explosives to destroy a school building, resulting in numerous deaths. Kehoe carried out the attack following financial difficulties and grievances with local authorities. He died in a suicide bombing at the scene, making the case one of the earliest large-scale acts of domestic terrorism in the United States.
Jack Unterweger
Austrian serial killer and journalist, responsible for the deaths of several women in Vienna during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Eric Edgar Cooke
Eric Edgar Cooke was an Australian serial killer responsible for a series of murders in Perth during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His crimes were notable for their randomness and variety, which initially made the investigation difficult. Cooke was eventually captured and confessed to multiple killings. He was convicted and executed in 1964, becoming the last person to be hanged in Western Australia.
Charles Sobhraj
Charles Sobhraj is a serial killer and fraudster known as "The Serpent," responsible for the murders of multiple tourists across Southeast Asia during the 1970s. He used charm and deception to gain the trust of his victims. Sobhraj was arrested multiple times over the years and spent decades in prison before being released. His case remains one of the most notorious examples of international serial killing.
Gary Hilton
Gary Hilton is an American serial killer known as the "National Forest Serial Killer," responsible for the murders of multiple victims in remote forest areas in the southeastern United States. Hilton was arrested and later convicted of several murders. He received a death sentence and remains on death row. His crimes are notable for targeting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.