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2025 Edition - Updated December 2024 Step into the shadowy realm of humanity's most notorious figures The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: Who, When, Where, Why! delves into the lives, methodologies, and dark motives of the world's most infamous predators. From Victorian London's fog-laden alleys to the modern streets of Beijing, each page unveils chilling tales and mind-boggling mysteries. Discover not just the crimes, but the twisted psyches behind them. Learn about the tireless detectives, the unsolved enigmas, and the very fabric of what creates a killer. A great research tool and a must...

Step into the shadowy world of true crime with UNSOLVED: THE MOST BAFFLING TRUE CRIME CASES, a gripping exploration of some of the most perplexing, unsolved mysteries in criminal history. From high-profile cases like the Zodiac Killer and the tragic disappearance of Flight MH370 to the haunting story of the Sodder children and the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, this book uncovers the chilling details and unanswered questions that continue to baffle investigators and captivate the public.

Was Diogo Alves really Portugal’s first - or biggest - serial killer, or just the subject of legend? Stories claim he threw dozens of victims from Lisbon’s famous aqueduct, that he was the country’s most infamous murderer, and that his severed head was even preserved for study. But how much of it is true? This book is a simplified adaptation of Os Segredos de Diogo Alves, offering an English-speaking audience a look into the essentials of the research behind the legend. Instead of lengthy historical documents, it presents just the key findings, the myths, and the real story behind ...

Step into the chilling world of David Parker Ray, infamously known as the "Toy Box Killer." For decades, Ray operated a soundproof trailer dubbed the "Toy Box," where he subjected his victims to unspeakable horrors. This meticulously researched account delves into the depths of his crimes, exploring the twisted psychology behind his actions and the harrowing experiences of his survivors. Through detailed narratives and investigative insights, this book sheds light on the dark underbelly of human depravity and the resilience of those who survived. It's a haunting reminder of the evil that ...

When the Allen brothers sold Houston's first lots, the city became a magnet for enterprising tycoons and opportunistic crooks alike. As the young city grew, a scourge of crime and vice accompanied the success of oil and real estate. The Bayou City's seedy side—flashing Bowie knives, privileged bad boys, hardened prostitutes, and unchecked serial killers—established its hold. From a young Clyde Barrow to the Man Who Killed Halloween, Houston's past is filled with bloody tales, heartbreaking loss, and despicable deeds.

They thought they were safe. They were wrong. Lions. Tigers. Cougars. Leopards. When the world’s most powerful predators strike, survival is anything but guaranteed. In Mauled: Big Cat Attacks, true crime meets nature’s fury in 25 bone-chilling stories of real-life big cat encounters. From tourist attacks on African safaris to tiger maulings at roadside zoos, this book plunges you into the heart-pounding moments when humans come face to face with nature’s most lethal hunters. Discover infamous cases like: The Las Vegas performer nearly killed mid-show by his beloved white tiger The ...

Hace sesenta años el mundo se horrorizó con el descubrimiento de la realidad de Auschwitz, el escenario de la mayor matanza de la historia humana: un millón cien mil seres humanos asesinados, incluidos más de doscientos mil niños. Pero, más allá de las imágenes y de los testimonios de las víctimas, la realidad de lo que Auschwitz fue y significó ha seguido escapando a nuestra percepción.

Delve into the chilling true-crime narrative of the Golden State Killer—one of California's most elusive and terrifying criminals. For over a decade, he committed at least 13 murders, 51 rapes, and over 100 burglaries across the state, evading capture through meticulous planning and a haunting ability to remain unseen. Known by various names—the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Visalia Ransacker—his crimes spanned from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, leaving a trail of fear and unanswered questions. This book offers an in-depth exploration of the case, tracing the ...

Aileen Wuornos, prostituta e serial killer americana, seminò il terrore tra la fine degli anni '80 e l'inizio dei '90. Addescava uomini lungo le strade della Florida, e li uccideva a sangue freddo, giustificando gli omicidi come atti di autodifesa contro abusi e violenze. "Cronache di Serial Killers" è una serie audio che esplora le menti più oscure degli assassini seriali. Attraverso musiche evocative, suoni inquietanti e ricostruzioni coinvolgenti, ogni episodio illumina gli abissi delle loro vite e dei loro crimini.

A school girl strangled on her way home from buying breakfast cereal, a banker blasted to death on his doorstep and the vicious slaughter of a Playboy Bunny - these are just some of the crimes that still lie unsolved on the files of Britain's police forces Unsolved Murders – UK True Crime examines some cases that have baffled detectives over the last eight decades. From the puzzle of a woman’s body found in a wych elm tree during the Second World War to modern cases such as “Adam”, the little boy whose mutilated torso was found in the Thames. This book takes a look at some of the ...

He looked like a harmless old man. He knocked on the Budd family’s door with a smile and a promise. And he walked away with their ten-year-old daughter—never to return her. The Cannibal of Wisteria is the chilling true story of Albert Fish, one of the most disturbing serial killers in American history. Behind his soft-spoken demeanor and grandfatherly appearance hid a predator driven by religious delusions, sadistic desires, and a hunger that defies comprehension. From his brutal childhood in an orphanage to his grotesque confessions of cannibalism, child murder, and self-mutilation, ...

The Anime Arsonist: The Tragedy at Kyoto Animation and the Mind of Shinji Aoba is a comprehensive, narrative-driven investigation into one of the most devastating mass murders in modern Japanese history. On July 18, 2019, Kyoto Animation—a beloved anime studio known for its emotional storytelling, delicate artistry, and deeply human characters—was targeted in an act of terror that shocked the world. The attack claimed 36 lives, injured dozens more, and left an indelible scar on Japan’s cultural landscape. This book traces the arc of that tragedy from its quiet beginnings to its far-...

Klaus-Peter Lipphaus hat in seiner Zeit bei der Polizei vieles erlebt, das die Grenzen des Vorstellbaren übersteigt. In 30 Jahren als Kriminalkommissar ermittelte er gegen Rauschgiftbanden und organisierte Kriminalität, vor allem aber in zahlreichen schockierenden Mordfällen. Habgier, sexuelle Triebhaftigkeit, schiere Mordlust – Kommissar Lipphaus war mit sämtlichen Spielarten der Niedertracht konfrontiert, aus denen Menschen zu Mördern werden.