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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Book Podcast: Between Silence and Fear: Sophie Sumburane on the Last Serial Killer of East Germany

Sophie Sumburane discusses her book that intertwines true crime with fiction, focusing on the last serial killer in East Germany during the reunification period.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rose West's prison inmates complain they are getting fat on a diet of chips, pies and pizza

Inmates at HMP New Hall, where serial killer Rose West is incarcerated, are expressing dissatisfaction with their diet, claiming it is too carb-heavy and leading to weight gain.

Mar 21 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'My evil brother strangled 5 women - one thing forced confession over sixth'

The brother of serial killer Steven Wright revealed how he compelled him to confess to a sixth murder after decades of evasion.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick serial killer butchered young boys and then sexually assaulted their corpses

Patrick Kearney, a serial killer with a notable IQ, murdered at least 21 young boys and engaged in horrific acts against their remains, with indications that he may have killed even more.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Colombia investigates alleged serial killer, hid poison in fruits and sweets

Colombian authorities are investigating Zulma Guzmán, accused of poisoning two girls, for potential links to other similar cases, suggesting a pattern of serial killings.

Mar 18 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Twisted cannibal killer ate little girls' hands and feet before sending sick memento to parents

Tsutomu Miyazaki, a notorious cannibal killer in Japan, murdered four young girls and engaged in heinous acts of cannibalism and necrophilia while claiming to be driven by an alter-ego.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

He was a warm, kind, and patient man. Was Ted Bundy's wife a little crazy?

The article explores the complex relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy and his wife, highlighting the contradictions in her perception of him as loving despite his heinous crimes.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial killer who fantasised about blowing up women's genitals set for release

A serial killer, known as 'The Rhine-Ruhr Ripper,' is set for release despite his gruesome actions and twisted fantasies involving the mutilation of female victims.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Rose West's Murky Prison Life Gorging on Chocolate and Crocheting after 'Sex Attack'

Serial killer Rose West is living a life of luxury in prison, facing allegations of sexual assault while receiving special privileges.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Iran's threats: 'Like a serial killer justifying their crimes'

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry compares Iran's threats to Ukraine to the logic of a serial killer justifying their crimes, in response to statements from an Iranian politician.

Mar 14 • 18:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

When a Woman Hates Men: Aileen Wuornos Executed Seven People

Aileen Wuornos, America’s first female serial killer, claimed she acted in self-defense while committing seven murders, and her story illustrates the impact of deep trauma on human behavior.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial killer 'worse than Jack the Ripper' raped, killed and mutilated 52 women

Andrei Chikatilo, a notorious Russian serial killer, committed heinous crimes against at least 52 women from 1978 to 1990, including rape, mutilation, and cannibalism.

Mar 13 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I was killer clown's lawyer – what he showed me on death row made my blood run cold'

Karen Conti, the lawyer for serial killer John Wayne Gacy, reveals a chilling moment from her time representing him on death row.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

How serial killer Allan Legere transformed Canada’s police forces, courts and a community

The death of serial killer Allan Legere presents a moment of reflection and healing for New Brunswick communities impacted by his crimes.

Mar 12 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

The Monster of the Miramichi is dead: How a serial killer and rapist terrorized New Brunswick

Allan Joseph Legere, known as the 'Monster of the Miramichi,' died at 78 while serving a life sentence for a series of murders and rapes in New Brunswick.

Mar 10 • 20:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Fury as serial killer who decapitated man earns fortune as TikTok influencer

Marius Csampar, a notorious Romanian serial killer, has earned online fame and fortune as a TikTok influencer after his release from prison, causing public outrage.

Mar 10 • 12:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dies in jail

Allan Legere, a famous serial killer known for his crimes in New Brunswick, has passed away while serving his life sentence in prison.

Mar 10 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Maceió serial killer sentenced for the murder of an elderly woman; sentences add up to more than 175 years

Albino dos Santos Lima has been sentenced to over 175 years in prison for the murder of 71-year-old Genilda Maria da Conceição in Maceió, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 21:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

More victims than Jack the Ripper. British doctor killed seniors with a smile, police had no idea for years

Harold Shipman, a British doctor, was one of the most notorious serial killers in modern British history, who manipulated his patients' trust to administer lethal doses of diamorphine, primarily targeting elderly women.

Mar 3 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Podcast: Pippa Laukka witnessed a horrific crime: 'He murdered people'

In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Pippa Laukka reveals her experiences working alongside a serial killer in Finland.

Mar 3 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brother's desperate plea in woman's 'murder' after brush with serial killer

The brother of Suzy Lamplugh has urged detectives to investigate Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright regarding her 1986 disappearance, citing new witness accounts of his interactions with her.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

‘The Butcher from Suntar’ Suspected of New Double Murder

Russian serial killer Viktor Savvinov has been arrested for suspected new murders after his previous release from prison.

Mar 2 • 00:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Police: Serial killer planned her murders using ChatGPT

A young woman accused of multiple murders in South Korea allegedly used ChatGPT to plan her crimes, raising concerns about the implications of digital tools in real-life decisions.

Mar 1 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Butcher of Giles has died, the serial killer who killed his parents, siblings, and an aunt

Luis Fernando Iribarren, known as 'El Carnicero de Giles', died in a hospital while serving a life sentence for the murders of his family.

Feb 27 • 17:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

72-year-old woman, who killed many girls, is still unrepentant

A 72-year-old serial killer in the UK, Rose West, recently regained privileges in prison despite a history of sexual assault against fellow inmates.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I was handed a cup of tea in prison – then made terrifying realization who served it'

Former prison governor Vanessa Frake shares a chilling experience from her career in the prison service, including a moment when she unwittingly interacted with a notorious serial killer.

Feb 23 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Where is Robert Black now?

The article discusses the story of Robert Black, a convicted serial killer, in light of a new Netflix documentary about his crimes and investigation.

Feb 23 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Nightmare' true crime doc on notorious child serial killer drops on Netflix

A new two-part true crime documentary on Netflix explores the crimes of Scottish serial killer Robert Black, who evaded capture for nearly a decade while kidnapping and murdering young girls in the 1980s.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Serial Killer from Jujuy: Eight Families Seek Answers and New DNA Tests Will Be Conducted

Matías Jurado, a 37-year-old man, is in prison accused of murdering five vulnerable men in Jujuy, Argentina, following a pattern of deception and violence.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial killer's horrifying five-word explanation for murdering 20 people

Serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the Night Stalker, admitted he could have killed more than 20 victims during his rampage in California in the 1980s.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Single intake of breath that hinted taxi driver could be a 'prolific serial killer'

Experts have suggested that convicted killer Christopher Halliwell may be linked to multiple unsolved murders following a review of police interview footage.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Disturbing link between Lucy Letby and original Angel of Death nurse Beverley Allitt

The article discusses the connection between Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, and Beverley Allitt, known as the Angel of Death for killing four infants 25 years earlier.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Deranged serial killer Peter Sutcliffe's horrifying explanation for slaughtering 13 women

The article discusses Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, and his chilling justification for murdering 13 women in England during the 1970s.

Feb 20 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The murders of two women reveal dozens of unsolved cases

Two women's murders in Thessaloniki are leading authorities to reopen numerous unsolved cases of disappearances and murders, suggesting a possible serial killer.

Feb 19 • 20:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The suspect in the murders of young women was hypnotized and made an incredible claim – "I have never seen anything like this"

A recent documentary reveals the chilling story of a serial killer case from the late 1970s in Los Angeles, where the bodies of young women were discovered, leading to the revelation of two murderers who manipulated the investigation.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Best true crime documentary ever made' leaves Netflix viewers horrified

A chilling documentary titled 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer' has shocked Netflix viewers, spotlighting the hunt for serial killer Richard Ramirez in Los Angeles during the 1980s.

Feb 15 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Harold Shipman's tragic pop star victim who knocked The Beatles off No1 spot

The article discusses Peter Lewis, a pop star who was a victim of Harold Shipman, one of history's most notorious serial killers.

Feb 15 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Coronation Street Jodie's next target 'sealed' after serial killer theory

Jodie Ramsey's unsettling behavior on Coronation Street raises concerns about her targeting her sister Shona Platt and potentially darker motives stemming from her traumatic past.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Book Podcast: How Elfriede Blauensteiner Became a Serial Killer

The article discusses the case of Elfriede Blauensteiner, a woman convicted of multiple murders, through a book that explores her life and actions.

Feb 15 • 07:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Rose West's ghoulish list of prison lovers from 'Myra Hindley to Baby P's mum'

Serial killer Rose West, currently imprisoned, faces disciplinary action for allegedly assaulting another inmate after decades in custody for her heinous crimes.

Feb 14 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The web of genies, relationships, and 'money rain'! The tantric chose his prey based on the girls' bodies

Delhi's Piraghari triple suicide case reveals the disturbing activities of a serial killer tantrik, Kamruddin, involved in murder and fraudulent schemes.

Feb 13 • 08:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Husband blamed wife's disappearance on serial killer Birnies, court told

Raymond Reddington suggests serial killers David and Catherine Birnie were responsible for his wife Sharon Fulton's 1986 disappearance during a trial in Perth.

Feb 12 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street fans 'rumble' serial killer twist as contents of Jodie's box exposed

Fans of Coronation Street are speculating that Jodie Ramsey may be hiding a dark secret, possibly linked to a serial killer plot, after discovering contents from a mysterious box she possesses.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial killer's ex-wife begs him to 'tell the truth' over missing estate agent

The ex-wife of serial killer Steve Wright has called on him to reveal the truth about his possible connection to missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, as police investigate links between them.

Feb 12 • 18:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Suzy Lamplugh disappearance key points and new leads - everything we know so far

The article discusses the latest developments and key points regarding the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh and potential links to serial killer Steve Wright.

Feb 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Met Police probing Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance turn to serial killer Steve Wright

The Metropolitan Police are investigating potential links between missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh and convicted serial killer Steve Wright, given their past work together on a luxury cruise liner.

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Penn Badgley acted as a hot serial killer in the show You - now he tells Finns how to build a successful relationship

In Finland, Penn Badgley discusses relationship dynamics while reflecting on his role as a charismatic yet problematic character in the series You.

Feb 10 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of Lydie Logé: Monique Olivier expected in Orne for excavations and a reconstruction of events

Monique Olivier, the ex-wife of serial killer Michel Fourniret, will be visiting Orne to assist in the search for Lydie Logé, a woman who disappeared in 1993, after she confessed to her involvement in the case last year.

Feb 9 • 20:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police apologise to surviving victim of 'Suffolk Strangler'

Suffolk Police have issued an apology to Emily Doherty, the only surviving victim of serial killer Steve Wright, regarding the handling of her case, though they declined to initiate an inquiry.

Feb 9 • 15:56 UTC

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