Modus Operandi - Shooting Individual

Andrew Phillip Cunanan carried out a five-victim murder spree across four states between April and July 1997 that culminated in the fatal shooting of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace outside his Miami Beach home. Beginning with the murder of his former friend Jeffrey Trail in Minnesota, Cunanan killed architect David Madson, wealthy Chicago developer Lee Miglin and New Jersey cemetery caretaker William Reese before targeting Versace. The nationwide manhunt that followed became one of the largest in FBI history. Eight days after killing Versace, Cunanan died by suicide aboard a houseboat in Miami Beach as law enforcement closed in.

The Zodiac Killer is an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He is linked to multiple murders and attacks, primarily targeting young couples in secluded areas. The case became widely known due to the killer’s cryptic letters and ciphers sent to newspapers, in which he claimed responsibility and taunted law enforcement. Despite extensive investigation, his identity remains unknown, making him one of the most infamous unsolved serial killers in history.

Ivan Milat was an Australian serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple backpackers in New South Wales between 1989 and 1992. His crimes became one of the most notorious cases in Australian criminal history. Milat targeted travellers and used deception to gain their trust before carrying out violent attacks. He was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, remaining incarcerated until his death in 2019.

David Berkowitz, known as the “Son of Sam,” is an American serial killer responsible for a series of shootings in New York City between 1976 and 1977. His crimes created widespread fear and led to one of the largest manhunts in the city’s history. Berkowitz gained notoriety for sending letters to police and media, claiming responsibility for the attacks. He was later arrested, confessed, and sentenced to multiple life terms.

Richard Ramirez, known as the “Night Stalker,” was an American serial killer who carried out a series of murders and attacks across California between 1984 and 1985. His crimes were marked by unpredictability, extreme violence, and a lack of a consistent victim profile. Ramirez created widespread fear due to the random nature of his attacks and his ability to evade capture for an extended period. He was later convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to death, becoming one of the most infamous serial killers in U.S. history.

Aileen Wuornos was an American serial killer who murdered multiple men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Operating primarily along highways, she targeted men she encountered while working as a sex worker. Her case gained widespread attention due to her background, her claims of self-defense, and the rarity of a female serial killer receiving the death penalty. Wuornos was convicted of multiple murders and executed in 2002.