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Derrick Bird was a British man who carried out a mass shooting in Cumbria, England, in 2010, killing multiple people before taking his own life. The attack involved a series of shootings across several locations. Bird’s actions shocked the United Kingdom and prompted discussions around gun control and public safety. The case remains one of the most significant mass shootings in modern British history.
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 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 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 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.
Austrian serial killer and journalist, responsible for the deaths of several women in Vienna during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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 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 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.
Charles Cullen is an American serial killer and former nurse who murdered numerous patients across multiple hospitals over a span of years. He used his medical position to administer lethal doses of drugs. Cullen was eventually arrested after suspicions arose regarding patient deaths. He confessed to multiple killings and was sentenced to life imprisonment, with his case considered one of the most prolific medical serial killing cases in U.S. history.
Richard Biegenwald was an American serial killer responsible for multiple murders in New Jersey during the 1970s and 1980s. He targeted young women and maintained a pattern of violent behavior over several years. Biegenwald was eventually arrested and convicted, receiving multiple life sentences. He died in prison in 2008, and his case remains a significant example of serial murder in the northeastern United States.
John Haigh, known as the "Acid Bath Murderer," was a British serial killer who murdered victims and disposed of their bodies using sulfuric acid in the 1940s. He targeted wealthy individuals and used fraud to gain access to their assets. Haigh was eventually arrested and convicted after investigators uncovered evidence of his crimes. He was executed in 1949, and his case remains one of the most infamous murder cases in British history.
Mikhail Popkov is a Russian police officer known as 'The Werewolf' for committing multiple murders in the city of Irkutsk, Russia.
Dayton Rogers is an American serial killer known as the "Molalla Forest Killer," responsible for multiple murders in Oregon during the 1980s. He targeted women and disposed of their bodies in remote forest areas. Rogers was eventually arrested and convicted, receiving multiple life sentences. His case remains one of the most notable serial murder cases in Oregon history.
Ronald Dominique is an American serial killer known as the "Bayou Strangler," responsible for the murders of multiple men in Louisiana. He lured victims with promises of work or accommodation before killing them. Dominique was eventually arrested and confessed to numerous murders. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, with his crimes highlighting the vulnerability of marginalized individuals.
Peter Scully is an Australian criminal convicted of extreme crimes involving abuse and murder in the Philippines. His case gained international attention due to the severity and disturbing nature of the offenses. Scully was arrested and later convicted, receiving multiple life sentences. His case remains one of the most notorious examples of international criminal exploitation and violence.
Stacey Castor was an American woman convicted of murdering her husband and attempting to frame her daughter for the crime. She used poison as the method, leading to her nickname "The Black Widow." Castor was arrested and convicted, receiving a prison sentence. She died in custody in 2016. Her case is notable for the manipulation and deception involved in the crimes.
Mark Barton was an American mass murderer responsible for the 1999 Atlanta day trading office shootings. He killed multiple people at two offices after earlier murdering members of his own family. Barton later died by suicide, ending a multi-day manhunt. The case shocked the public and raised concerns about workplace violence and financial stress-related crimes.
Dean Corll, known as the "Candy Man," was an American serial killer responsible for the murders of numerous boys and young men in Texas during the early 1970s. He worked with accomplices to lure and kill victims. Corll was killed by one of his accomplices before he could be arrested. The case became one of the most infamous serial murder investigations in U.S. history.
Robert Spangler was an American serial killer and con artist responsible for multiple murders, including the killing of family members and other victims. He often staged deaths to appear accidental. Spangler was eventually arrested and convicted, receiving a life sentence. He died in prison in 2001, with his case notable for the deceptive methods used to conceal his crimes.