14 Serial Killers Who Were Never Captured, In Order Of How Frightening Their Media-Created Names Are

by Rick Paulas April 25, 2011

14. The Babysitter

13. The Moonlight Murderer

12. Jack the Stripper

11. Bible John

10. The Rainbow Maniac

9. The Grim Sleeper¹

8. The Zodiac Killer

7. Beer Man

6. The Doodler

5. Jack the Ripper

4. Axeman of New Orleans

3. The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run

2. Servant Girl Annihilator

1. Charlie Chop-Off

¹ Suspect awaiting trial.

Rick Paulas is a writer living in Los Angeles.

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