America's top 10 serial killers

America has a dark history of serial killers who have terrorized

communities and left a lasting impact on the nation. From the
notorious Ted Bundy to the lesser-known but equally chilling
Jerry Brudos, these individuals have committed heinous crimes
that have shocked and horrified the public.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the America’s top 10

serial killers and explore their gruesome crimes. From the "Night
Stalker" Richard Ramirez to the "Green River Killer" Gary Ridgway,
these notorious criminals have left a lasting impact on America's
criminal history. We will delve into their backgrounds, motives,
and the investigations that eventually brought them to justice.
Join us as we take a chilling look into the mind of some of the
America's most dangerous serial killers.

List of America’s top 10 serial Killers

1. Ted Bundy:
One of the most notorious serial killers in American history, Ted
Bundy murdered at least 30 young women and girls across the
country in the 1970s. He lured his victims by feigning injury, and
then murdered them in gruesome ways. He was finally captured
in 1978 and sentenced to death. He later confessed to 30 murders
and was executed in 1989.

2. John Wayne Gacy:

Known as the "Killer Clown," John Wayne Gacy murdered at least
33 young men and boys in the 1970s. He lured his victims with
the promise of work or by pretending to be a police officer. He
buried many of the bodies in the crawlspace of his home. He was
finally captured in 1978 and sentenced to death. He was executed
in 1994.

3. Jeffrey Dahmer:
Known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal," Jeffrey Dahmer murdered
and dismembered 17 young men and boys in the 1980s and
1990s. He lured his victims by promising them money or drugs
and then murdered and dismembered them. He was finally
captured in 1991 and sentenced to life in prison. He was beaten
to death by a fellow inmate in 1994.

4. David Berkowitz:
Known as the "Son of Sam," David Berkowitz terrorized New York
City in the 1970s, murdering six people and injuring several
others with a .44 caliber revolver. He claimed that a neighbour’s
dog had commanded him to commit the murders. He was finally
captured in 1977 and sentenced to life in prison. He is still serving
his sentence.

5. Aileen Wuornos:
Known as the "Damsel of Death," Aileen Wuornos murdered
seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. She killed them
after picking them up as a hitchhiker or in other encounters. She
was finally captured in 1991 and sentenced to death. She was
executed in 2002.

6. Gary Ridgway:
Known as the "Green River Killer," Gary Ridgway murdered at
least 49 women in the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for
targeting sex workers and leaving their bodies in remote
locations. He was finally captured in 2001 and sentenced to life in
prison. He is currently serving his sentence.

7. Richard Ramirez:
Known as the "Night Stalker," Richard Ramirez murdered at least
13 people in California in the mid-1980s. He broke into their
homes and murdered them in brutal ways. He was finally
captured in 1985 and sentenced to death. He died in prison in
2013 while awaiting execution.

8. Jerry Brudos:
Known as the "Lust Killer," Jerry Brudos murdered four women in
Oregon in the late 1960s. He was known for mutilating his victims
and keeping trophies from their bodies. He was finally captured in
1969 and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 2006.

9. Henry Lee Lucas:

Known as the "Confession Killer," Henry Lee Lucas claimed to
have murdered over 600 people in the 1970s and 1980s. He later
recanted many of these confessions and it is believed that the
true number of victims is much lower. He was finally captured in
1983 and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 2001.

10. Edmund Kemper:

Known as the "Co-ed killer," Edmund Kemper murdered at least
10 people, including his own family members, in California in the
1970s. He began by murdering his grandparents at the age of 15,
then moved on to murdering young women and hitchhikers. He
was finally captured in 1973 and sentenced to life in prison. He is

These notorious serial killers have left a lasting impact on

America's criminal history. They have shocked and horrified the
public with their heinous crimes and have left a trail of victims in
their wake.

Their backgrounds, motives, and the investigations that

eventually brought them to justice have been widely discussed by
experts and researchers in criminology and criminal psychology.
Even though they are locked up, their stories and the impact they
had on the society will always be remembered.

QnA
Q1: who is the scariest serial killer?

A1: It is subjective to determine who the "scariest" serial killer is

as fear and perception of danger can vary greatly from person to
person. However, some of the most notorious and heinous serial
killers in history include individuals such as Ted Bundy, John
Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer.

Q2: Who was America’s first women serial killer?

A2: One of America's first known female serial killers is believed to

be Jane Toppan. She was a nurse and nurse's aide who lived in
the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is thought to have
killed as many as 31 people, mainly through poisoning, over a
period of several years. She was arrested in 1901, found guilty of
murder, and sentenced to life in prison.
Q3: How old was the youngest serial killer?

A3: The youngest known serial killer is Jesse Pomeroy, He was

only 14 years old when he killed, He committed his first murder in
1871, He killed two young boys, and tortured several other
children, he was arrested and convicted of murder and was
sentenced to life in prison.