Serial Killers

Herbert Baumeister & the Mannequins

the man Herbert Baumeister was born on April 7, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana. By all accounts, Baumeister’s childhood was relatively normal.[1]Jerome, Richard. “While Julie Was Away.” People, 23 Dec. 1986, https://people.com/archive/while-julie-was-away-vol-46-no-26/. However, as an adolescent, he reportedly began exhibiting some rather odd behavior, such as a fascination with dead animals and urinating on one of his […]

Israel Keyes & His Murder Kits

Israel Keyes took something from his time in the military. He knew how to plan an operation down to the last detail. Unfortunately, instead of using those skills for good, Keyes used them to plan and carry out rape and murder, financing them through bank robberies and burglaries.[1]Biography.com. “Israel Keyes Biography.” The Biography.com, 26 June 2020, […]

Serial Killer vs. Reality TV Star

When one thinks of serial killers, one imagines someone who lurks in the shadows of the night. Maybe it’s deep narcissism or maybe it’s sheer stupidity, but many have sought the limelight rather than obscurity. Rodney Alcala, The Dating Game Killer Rodney Alcala is one such narcissist. In 1978, in the middle of his killing […]

Dr. H.H. Holmes & the “Murder Castle”

The man built himself a literal killing house. Is it depraved and maniacal? Absolutely. But one has to have a grudging respect for the dedication to his craft. Okay, maybe not. But it is a big part of Holme’s infamy. And is it even true? First, a little background on Holmes… Born Herman Webster Mudgett, […]

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