American Killers

Andrew Cunanan was an American spree killer responsible for a series of murders across multiple U.S. states in 1997. His crimes unfolded over several months and involved both known associates and opportunistic victims, culminating in the high-profile murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace. Cunanan became one of the most wanted fugitives in the United States during the manhunt that followed. His killing spree ended when he died by suicide in July 1997 before he could be captured and tried.

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.

Anthony Gelia is an American man convicted of murder in a case that gained attention due to the circumstances surrounding the killing and subsequent legal proceedings. The case highlighted issues related to violent crime and criminal accountability, with Gelia receiving a custodial sentence following his conviction.

Anthony Todt became one of Florida’s most infamous family annihilators after murdering his wife, three children, and family dog inside their Celebration, Florida home in 2019. Prosecutors alleged Todt killed the family over several days before living alongside the decomposing bodies while attempting to avoid financial collapse, criminal exposure, and personal ruin. The case generated intense national media attention because Todt publicly presented himself as a successful physical therapist and family man before the murders were uncovered. Investigators later revealed mounting financial fraud allegations, insurance investigations, and severe personal pressures surrounding Todt before the killings. The horrifying circumstances inside the home, combined with Todt’s shifting explanations and bizarre courtroom behavior, made the case one of the most heavily discussed family annihilation murders in modern American true crime.

Arthur John Shawcross became one of America's most infamous serial killers after murdering 14 people in New York between 1972 and 1989. After serving a prison sentence for killing two children, Shawcross was released on parole and later went on to murder at least 12 women in the Rochester area. His crimes remained unsolved for several years before investigators linked him to the murders through surveillance, witness testimony, and forensic evidence. Shawcross was sentenced to 250 years in prison, where he remained until his death in 2008.

Ashley McArthur is an American woman convicted of the 2017 murder of a woman in Pensacola, Florida. The case gained attention due to her background in crime scene work and the financial relationship between her and the victim. McArthur was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case is often noted for the role of financial motive and concealment efforts.

Austin Drummond became the focus of a massive manhunt after being accused of murdering four members of a Tennessee family in a brutal quadruple homicide case. Authorities alleged Drummond carried out the killings before abandoning a surviving infant connected to the victims, a detail that intensified national outrage and media attention surrounding the investigation. The horrifying nature of the crimes shocked communities across Tennessee as law enforcement agencies launched a widespread search operation to locate Drummond. Investigators described the suspect as armed and dangerous while prosecutors later outlined allegations involving execution-style killings, family targeting and efforts to evade capture following the murders.

Bernard Giles is an American serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple young women in the 1970s. His crimes involved targeting vulnerable victims and using deception to gain their trust. Giles was eventually arrested and convicted, receiving a lengthy prison sentence. His case remains one of the lesser-known serial murder cases from that era but is notable for its brutality and pattern of offenses.