When most people think of serial killers, infamous male names like Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer come to mind. However, history is also filled with women who committed shocking acts of violence, often ...

When people hear the words “serial killer,” they often picture a very specific type: male, mysterious, and probably the subject of at least three documentaries. But history—and true crime—has proven ...

There is a popularly held myth that serial killers are all men. This notion is not true, but it's understandable why many people would hold this erroneous belief. As late as 1998, a highly regarded ...

Aileen Wuornos wasn’t actually “America’s first female serial killer.” Wuornos’ crimes defied typical female killer patterns, sparking public fascination and a trial that cemented her femme fatale ...