Most Famous Serial Killers Quiz

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    What did "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez have tattooed on his palm?

    • Satan Rocks
    • A Pentagram
    • 666
    • Satan Is God
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They are cold blooded murderers. They not only take away the sleep of others but also the lives of many. How well do you know them? Play this quiz to test yourself.

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  • 2. 

    What was the verdict in Ed Gein's trial?

    • Not Guilty

    • Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

    • Guilty

    • Hung Jury

    Correct Answer
    A. Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
    Explanation
    In Ed Gein's trial, the verdict was "Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity." This means that although he committed the crimes, he was found not legally responsible for his actions due to his mental state at the time. The jury determined that Gein was not in a sound state of mind and therefore could not be held accountable for his actions.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Chief Inspector Abberline's favorite suspect in the "Jack the Ripper" slayings?

    • Michael Ostrog

    • J. Kosminski

    • M.J. Druitt

    • George Chapman

    Correct Answer
    A. George Chapman
    Explanation
    Chief Inspector Abberline's favorite suspect in the "Jack the Ripper" slayings was George Chapman.

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  • 4. 

    Which Kansas city did Dennis Rader, the "BTK" killer, terrorize?

    • Dodge City

    • Wichita

    • Kansas City

    • Topeka

    Correct Answer
    A. Wichita
    Explanation
    Dennis Rader, also known as the "BTK" killer, terrorized Wichita, Kansas. He committed a series of murders in the city between 1974 and 1991. Rader's modus operandi involved binding, torturing, and killing his victims, hence his nickname "BTK" which stands for "Bind, Torture, Kill". Rader's crimes caused fear and panic in the Wichita community for many years before he was finally apprehended and convicted in 2005.

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    Who is generally considered to be the last victim of "Jack the Ripper"?

    • Elizabeth Stride

    • Kate Eddowes

    • Frances Coles

    • Mary Kelly

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Kelly
    Explanation
    Mary Kelly is generally considered to be the last victim of "Jack the Ripper" because she was the final victim found in the series of murders attributed to the infamous serial killer. Kelly's murder was the most brutal and gruesome of all the Ripper's victims, which contributed to the belief that she was the final victim. Additionally, her murder took place on November 9, 1888, which was the latest date among all the killings associated with Jack the Ripper.

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  • 6. 

    What did Ruth Wilson offer the "Night Stalker" to buy her life?

    • Her Mother's Wedding Ring

    • Her Wedding Ring

    • A Gold And Diamond Necklace

    • Her Daughter's Baptism Picture

    Correct Answer
    A. A Gold And Diamond Necklace
    Explanation
    Ruth Wilson offered the "Night Stalker" a gold and diamond necklace to buy her life.

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    Who actually murdered Kathy Devine, long thought to be a Ted Bundy victim?

    • William E. Cosden, Jr.

    • Charles Manson

    • O.J. Simpson

    • David Berkowitz

    Correct Answer
    A. William E. Cosden, Jr.
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    What jail did Ted Bundy successfully escape from on December 30, 1977?

    • Colorado State Prison

    • Aspen Municipal Jail

    • Garfield County Jail

    • Denver City Jail

    Correct Answer
    A. Garfield County Jail
    Explanation
    Ted Bundy successfully escaped from the Garfield County Jail on December 30, 1977.

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