A serial killer is someone who goes on a killing spree, often targeting multiple people over a period of time.
In this post, we embark on a journey into the twisted minds of history's most notorious serial killers
From their haunting crimes, to the shocking details that surround them, get ready to explore and unravel the chilling story behind these notorious individuals.
So, without further ado, and in no particular order, let's countdown the top 15 serial killers in history!
NUMBER 15 - PEDRO LOPEZ.
Pedro López, known as the "Monster of the Andes," is a Colombian serial killer who operated in South America during the 1970s.
He was born on October 8, 1948, in Santa Isabel, Colombia.
López targeted young girls primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Estimates of his victim count vary widely, with some reports suggesting he may have murdered as many as 350 individuals, mostly girls between the ages of 8 and 12.
López's mode of operation was to approach vulnerable young girls, often those living on the streets, and after gaining their trust, He would lure them to secluded locations.
Once alone with his victims, he would sexually assault and murder them, often using his hands or makeshift weapons.
López's crimes went undetected for years as he moved between countries, taking advantage of the lack of coordinated law enforcement efforts.
In 1980, he was arrested in Ecuador after attempting to abduct another young girl.
Investigation by authorities linked him to multiple murders, leading to his confession.
In 1981, Pedro López was convicted of multiple counts of murder in Ecuador and sentenced to a maximum of 16 years in prison.
Due to a change in the country's legal system, he was released in 1998 after serving only 14 years.
His current whereabouts remain unknown.
NUMBER 14 - ALBERT FISH
Albert Fish, also known as "The Gray Man" and "The Werewolf of Wysteria," was a notorious American serial killer.
He was born on May 19, 1870, in Washington, D.C., and his reign of terror unfolded between 1921 - 1934.
Fish's victims were primarily children, and he usually lured them away from their families under the guise of offering them employment or assistance.
Once he was alone with his victims, he would subject them to unspeakable acts of torture, and sexual abuse them.
He also ate the bodies of some of his victims, claiming that consuming their flesh granted him a sense of power and control over them, even in death.
Fish's reign of terror eventually came to an end in 1934, when he was arrested for the abduction and murder of 10-year-old Grace Budd.
In 1935, Albert Fish was found guilty of the kidnapping and murder of Grace Budd, and he was sentenced to death.
While Albert Fish was officially prosecuted for one specific murder, authorities linked him to at least five child murders during his lifetime.
But Fish himself claimed his victims were over 100, and that he had one victim in each American state.
He was executed on January 16, 1936, in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York
NUMBER 13 - Yang Xinhai