5 Posts!
5 posts!
More Posts from Homicideworldwide2 and Others
A serial killer is defined as a person who commits a series of murders, typically with a distinctive pattern, motive, or method, over a period of time. Key characteristics often associated with serial killers include
1. **Multiple Victims**: They kill more than one person, often with a cooling-off period between each murder.
2. **Distinctive Patterns**: There is usually a recognizable pattern or method to their killings, which may involve specific victim types (e.g., young women), certain locations, or particular rituals.
3. **Psychological Motivation**: Serial killers often have complex psychological motivations for their crimes, which may include power, control, sexual gratification, or a desire for attention.
4. **Cooling-off Period**: Unlike mass murderers who kill multiple people in a single event, serial killers have a period of time between each murder, during which they may return to their normal lives or plan their next crime.
5. **Repetitive Behavior**: They exhibit a repetitive behavior pattern in their crimes, which may evolve over time but generally retains certain core elements.
6. **Lack of Conscience or Remorse**: Many serial killers display a lack of remorse or empathy for their victims, viewing them as objects rather than individuals.
7. **Forensic Awareness**: Some serial killers demonstrate a degree of forensic awareness, taking steps to evade capture by altering their methods, locations, or victim selection.
Serial killers are distinct from other types of killers, such as spree killers or mass murderers, due to the specific criteria of multiple murders over time and the psychological complexities involved in their actions. Below are the top 10 most prolific serial killers of the modern world:
1. **Ted Bundy**: Known for his charm and intelligence, Bundy confessed to killing at least 30 young women in the 1970s. His modus operandi included luring victims by feigning injuries or authority.
2. **Jeffrey Dahmer**: Infamously dubbed the "Milwaukee Cannibal," Dahmer was responsible for the murders of 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991. He not only killed but also dismembered and sometimes cannibalized his victims.
3. **John Wayne Gacy**: A respected community figure known as "Pogo the Clown," Gacy was convicted of murdering 33 young men and boys in Chicago during the 1970s. He buried many of his victims beneath his house.
4. **Andrei Chikatilo**: Nicknamed the "Butcher of Rostov," Chikatilo murdered and mutilated at least 52 women and children in Russia between 1978 and 1990. His crimes were marked by extreme violence and sexual depravity.
5. **Ed Gein**: Although not a prolific killer (only two confirmed murders), Gein's crimes in Wisconsin during the 1950s were notorious for their gruesome nature. He inspired the characters of Norman Bates in *Psycho* and Leatherface in *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre*.
6. **Aileen Wuornos**: One of the rare female serial killers, Wuornos was convicted of killing seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Her troubled past and claims of self-defense garnered significant media attention.
7. **Dennis Rader**: Known as the "BTK Killer" (Bind, Torture, Kill), Rader terrorized Wichita, Kansas, between 1974 and 1991. He sent taunting letters to police and media detailing his crimes, which included 10 known murders.
8. **Richard Ramirez**: Dubbed the "Night Stalker," Ramirez terrorized Los Angeles and San Francisco in the mid-1980s, committing at least 13 murders along with numerous assaults and burglaries. His penchant for satanic symbols added to his chilling persona.
9. **Pedro Rodrigues Filho**: This Brazilian killer is believed to have murdered over 70 people, mostly other criminals or those he believed had wronged him. His troubled childhood and vengeful motivations shaped his violent path.
10. **Harold Shipman**: A British doctor, Shipman was found guilty in 2000 of murdering 15 patients, although he is suspected of killing many more. His role as a trusted healthcare professional who betrayed his patients' trust added a horrifying twist to his crimes.
These individuals represent some of the darkest aspects of human behavior, each leaving a trail of devastation and fear in their wake. Understanding their motives and methods offers a sobering look into the depths of criminal psychology and serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and justice in our society. I also find it very interesting that to the nine different men, there is only one woman. I wonder why? I don't believe that women are any less dangerous. Women just seem to not follow the same pattern that the men do. That's very interesting to me.
---
This blog post aims to provide a factual and respectful overview of notorious serial killers, highlighting their impact on history and the lasting fear they instilled.
Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton: The Tourist Killers
Young love is often full of passion, lust, sex and scandal.
But how often does it contain tales of death, destruction, and murder?
WELL.
Here is the story of The Tourist Killers.
Lester Brockelhurst junior was the oldest son of parents Lester Brockelhurst Sr, and Edith Dupree. He was born Jan. 4, 1914 and was, by all accounts, a good boy. After high school, he even began working as a Sunday School Teacher for his own church.
Lester was a very talented public speaker at this time and would frequently compete in public speaking competitions. It was at one of these competitions that the young, talented, 20 year old, church boy would meet Bernice Felton.
This was a fatal attraction of epic proportions.
Bernice Felton was beautiful. 16 years old, with bright eyes and dark hair, She caught Brockelhurst's eye instantly. Information on Felton's background apart from her involvement with Brockelhurst is limited. As such we don't know her exact DOB or anything like that.
All that is known is that she was a competitor in the competition in Illinois and began a relationship with Brockelhurst almost immediately. The couple began meeting up every two weeks like clockwork.
Brockelhursts' first crime happened in 1935. He reportedly argued with his father about money, likely due to the overwhelming economic despair of The Great Depression.
This resulted in the young lad hitchhiking to Chicago and, likely out of desperation, robbing a candy store. Information about this crime, and Felton's involvement in it are very scarce, but we know that he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery.
The next documented crime involving Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton wasn't a single event, and it's not even really clear why it began, but it was the start of a violent crime spree across multiple (believed to be 13) states in 1937. Four states for sure were: Arkansas, Texas, Wisconsin, And Illinois, where Brockelhurst was eventually executed)
While details about a specific "first crime" on this spree are unclear, we do know some general details:
* The spree began in February 1937.
* It involved a series of robberies and culminated in at least three murders.
* The couple targeted small towns and businesses across 15 states.
Lester Brockelhurst was dubbed the "Crime Tourist" by the press due to their constant movement.
FUN FACT: He was also known as the "Mad Dog" bank robber, due to his ferocity and complete disregard for human life in general. He was very aggressive during bank robberies and would kill anyone that stood in his way, without hesitation.
Bernice Felton was indeed involved in serious criminal activities alongside Lester Brockelhurst. She participated in their crime spree, which included bank robberies and murders.
According to historical accounts, Felton and Brockelhurst together committed a series of violent crimes. Felton actively participated in the bank robberies and was implicated in the murders that occurred during their crime spree.
While Brockelhurst was often the primary perpetrator, Felton was his accomplice and was involved in the violent actions taken during their criminal activities.
Due to the times, though, it was kind of thought that women were "too weak" to be involved in anything so violent and animalistic and as such, Felton was acquitted of any wrong doing.
This is despite the fact that Brockelhurst's last words, when asked about Bernice Felton's involvement were;
" I don't want her to get the chair, but she's as guilty as I am."
So what about the victims?
Frustratingly, Specific names of individual victims of Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton's crimes may not be readily available in general historical records or public sources. Typically, victims of such crimes, especially those from the early 20th century, were often reported collectively (e.g., "bank employees" or "law enforcement officers"). Individual names of victims might not have been widely publicized or preserved in historical accounts. The info we do have varies and honestly we will never know truly.
As such, we know that their victims were primarily bank employees, law enforcement officers, and innocent bystanders that were unfortunately in the wrong place during the wrong time.
Lester Brockelhurst and Bernice Felton were arrested on July 28, 1934, in Texas after a shootout with law enforcement officers. They had been on the run for several months. Their arrest marked the end of their crime spree and led to subsequent legal proceedings. Brockelhurst was, of course, convicted and executed, while Ms. Felton was acquitted and set free. Lester Brockelhurst was only 24 years old. Bernice Felton was at the time, 18 years Old.
Loving this creepy art, inspired by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!
Check out this book! It's on my wish list! 32 Disturbing True Crime Cases by Jason Neal! Check it out on Amazon below! 🔪
if you want really cool bird flying/fighting pictures look up frigatebird kleptoparasitism
Arkansas man charged with capital murder for wife's death | thv11.com
Recent 2024 Homicide! Would love to.know more! This leaves me with a ton of questions!
