Victim Targets - Couples

Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the "Golden State Killer," became one of the most infamous serial offenders in American history after committing a series of murders, rapes, and burglaries across California between 1974 and 1986. A former police officer, DeAngelo evaded identification for more than 40 years before investigators used investigative genetic genealogy to identify and arrest him in 2018. His case transformed modern criminal investigations and demonstrated the power of forensic DNA technology in solving long-unsolved crimes.

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.

Charles Manson was an American cult leader and criminal who orchestrated a series of murders in California in 1969 through members of his group, known as the Manson Family. Although he did not personally carry out the killings, he directed and influenced his followers to commit them. Manson became one of the most infamous figures in criminal history due to his ability to manipulate others into violence. His case remains a defining example of psychological control, group influence, and orchestrated multiple homicide.

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.

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.