serial killers

An illustration of the Butcher Baker and a rifle

‘The Butcher Baker,’ Elliot Rodger and the Dangers of Misogyny

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

These infamous serial killers illustrate that sexism can be life-threatening.…

November 20, 2022

An article about serial killers has a screenshot from the movie my friend dahmer.

Stop Immortalizing Serial Killers With TV Shows

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

These popular series have disturbing effects on their viewership.…

November 18, 2022

Murder, ‘Monster’ and an Oscar: The Story of Aileen Wuornos

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

One of America's most infamous female serial killers inspired a 2003 Oscar-winning biographical drama.…

October 18, 2022

In an article about Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, an illustration of Dahmer's eyes and glasses

How Systemic Racism Protected a Murderer in ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington

The recent Netflix series shows how racial biases helped the infamous serial killer get away with murder for 13 years.…

October 13, 2022

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Jeffrey Dahmer

Into the Forensic Psychology of Jeffrey Dahmer and His Crimes

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Now that the series 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' is cleared for production, the serial killer is once again being talked about. What was behind his gruesome acts of brutality?…

October 25, 2020

Penn Badgley sitting in a chair in a nice suit

Penn Badgley Wants You To Know He’s Not Joe Goldberg From ‘You’

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The actor uses social media to highlight important causes, as well as push back against people who romanticize his starring role as a sociopath.…

May 30, 2020

Screenshot from true-crime documentary 'Audrie and Daisy.'

5 True-Crime Documentaries That Will Help You Move on From ‘Tiger King’

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

If you're craving more real life drama, look no further than these gripping films and TV series.…

April 23, 2020

Cover for Megan Thompson's article on comparing between "You" the book vs the netflix show

Reading Caroline Kepnes’ ‘You,’ I Found Myself Closer to Joe Than Ever Before

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The original novel behind the Netflix series leaves fans intrigued and captivated by the modern-day Ted Bundy.…

January 19, 2020

America’s Killer Obsession: How Notorious Killers Became Celebrities

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Whether romanticized or condemned, serial killers are a staple of today’s Americana. But when, and how, did the fascination with society’s most deviant begin?…

September 30, 2019

‘Mind Hunter’ Season 2 Explores the Psychological Profiles of Serial Killers

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The series captivates its audience once again with unnerving criminals and profilers who are confronted with the darkest parts of humanity. Spoilers ahead.…

September 8, 2019

The 4 Reasons Why ‘Criminal Minds’ Is Still a Great Binge Watch

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Despite its long run, 'Criminal Minds' remains an addictive crime show worth binge watching on Netflix.…

February 12, 2018

The Top 5 Serial Killer Movies, Ranked

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Whether real or fiction, some of the greatest Hollywood productions have been centered around protagonists with…questionable hobbies.…

August 16, 2017

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