Serial killers fascinates...Extreme cases even more so. In Volume 2 of Jack Smith's series Serial Killers, we explore some new cases of true crime stories of little known serial killers

Serial killers are big business. From the endless books, films, and television programs to the fascination of the twenty-four hour news networks, there is something about these mass murderers that catches the eye and catches the attention. While many people are familiar with the better known killers like John Wayne Gacy or Jack the Ripper, this is not the end of the story. There are so many...

A Murder Like No Others

Late on the afternoon of October 9, 1905, three boys in Hamilton, Ontario hiked up to the city's Mountain region, intending to search the farmlands and wooded areas for chestnuts. At Limestone Ridge, they ventured into a cluster of hickory trees and stumbled upon the body of a woman, partially concealed by branches and leaves.

Too frightened to check for signs of life, the boys ran and summoned help.

When local residents and the police arrived, it was obvious to all that the woman had been murdered.

She was young - no older than...

What Fred and Rose West did for decades before getting caught in their house of 25 Cromwell street, nicknamed the house of horrors, goes beyond anything anyone could ever imagine...

As a society, we are fascinated by murder. It is a constant theme throughout much of our media and many news outlets will prioritise a murderous story, knowing that it will enthral readers. There is something about those who decide to take a life that makes them so incredibly interesting to the rest of us. While many of the most famous murderers are known across the world, there are those whose...