Meet the eight most notorious serial killers

Serial killers, though not formally classified in legal codes, have long held a morbid fascination for both media and the public. These individuals commit multiple murders in separate incidents, separated by time. Here, we delve into the dark histories of some of the world’s most notorious serial killers.

8. Javed Iqbal 

In a chilling chapter of Pakistan’s criminal history, Javed Iqbal emerged as one of the nation’s most prolific and cold-blooded serial killers. His confession sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, revealing a gruesome tale of killing and raping 100 children in span of six months.

“I could have killed 500. This was not a problem; money was not a problem. But the pledge I had taken was of killing 100 children,” Iqbal’s confession left the public in a state of disbelief and horror.

He justified his heinous acts as acts of vengeance against the police, who had accused him of sodomy. Internationally, his case garnered attention for the unprecedented nature of his sentencing. The judge delivered a sentence that mirrored the brutality of his crimes, declaring:

“You will be strangled to death in front of the parents whose children you killed, your body will then be cut into 100 pieces and submerged in acid, just as you did to your victims.”

Yet, in a final, shocking twist, Iqbal evaded the sentence imposed upon him, taking his own life before the scheduled execution.

However, in 2023, a movie chronicling his crimes was released, garnering numerous accolades internationally. The film starred Yasir Hussain and Ayesha Omar in the leading roles, with Hussain receiving praise for his outstanding performance.

7. Harold Shipman  

Known as “Dr Death,” Shipman, a London-based doctor, is believed to have killed over 218 patients, predominantly elderly women. His crimes went undetected for years until unusual patterns raised suspicion, culminating in his arrest and eventual suicide in prison in 2004.

Check out Dr Death speaking to the media about his murders below.

6. Jack the Ripper  

The enigmatic killer terrorised London’s Whitechapel district in 1888, brutally murdering five women, primarily prostitutes, and mutilating their bodies. Despite countless theories and suspects, Jack the Ripper’s true identity remains a haunting mystery.

5. Jeffrey Dahmer

Operating from 1978 to 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dahmer’s gruesome spree remained hidden until a victim escaped, leading to the discovery of his macabre home filled with photographs of dismembered bodies. His 17 victims, primarily young men, met horrifying fates. Dahmer was ultimately killed by a fellow inmate in 1994.

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In 2022, a Netflix series chronicling the life of Dahmer was released, breaking numerous records and earning numerous accolades. Moreover, Evan Peters, the actor who portrayed Dahmer, received widespread acclaim for his outstanding performance.

Meanwhile, check out the Jeffrey Dahmer’s confessions below.

4. John Wayne Gacy

A seemingly friendly neighbor and clown performer, Gacy’s true nature was exposed in 1978 when the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy led to the discovery of nearly 30 bodies buried beneath his home. Convicted of 33 murders, rape, and torture, Gacy was executed in 1994.

3. H.H. Holmes

In the lead-up to the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, Holmes transformed a hotel into a house of horrors. The hotel was equipped with hidden passages, gas lines, soundproof rooms, and torture devices. Holmes confessed to over 30 murders and was executed in 1896.

2. Pedro Lopez  

Linked to more than 300 murders in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Lopez primarily targeted tribal women. Arrested in 1980, he confessed to killing 110 girls in Ecuador and over 240 more in Colombia and Peru. Released in 1998, his current whereabouts remain unknown.

1. Ted Bundy

Bundy’s murderous rampage spanned the western US, leaving a trail of young female victims from Washington to Utah and Colorado. Despite his brief work at a crisis hotline and his charisma, Bundy’s captivating trials, interviews, and public fascination ultimately culminated in his execution in 1989. He was responsible for the deaths of at least 20 confirmed victims, confessed to 30, and was suspected in more than 36 cases.”

Checkout Bundy’s interview regarding his crimes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCUQLPOjvxs