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 ...

In the frightening world of serial and mass murder, there is an ever-increasing spotlight on the female multiple murderer. Whether she blasts her way through a crowded shopping mall on a lazy Sunday ...

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 ...

Serial killer shows, like Monster: The Ed Gein Story and the equally as disturbing The Serpentabout Charles Sobhraj, have never been more popular – and most of these stories focus on disturbed men ...

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 ...

Who are the women on death row in the U.S.? How many women are on death row? From Taylor Parker to Kimberly Cargill, some notorious female murderers are awaiting execution. They include Darlie Routier ...