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America has a fascination with murderers. What makes these strange and terrifying people tick? Why do they do what they do? And how do you get inside their minds to stop them? If you think you have what it takes to delve deep into the minds of the most terrifying killers on the planet, then venture Show More
America has a fascination with murderers. What makes these strange and terrifying people tick? Why do they do what they do? And how do you get inside their minds to stop them? If you think you have what it takes to delve deep into the minds of the most terrifying killers on the planet, then venture further into this serial killer quiz.
We’ll be asking you about the big names like Manson and Bundy, but we’ll push your knowledge even further than that. We’ll ask you about the Chess Killer, the Boston Strangler, the Zodiac killer, and more. We’ll find out if you know the ins and outs of their motives, their behaviors, and the patterns of these disturbing folks.
Let’s take a deep breath and head into the world of serial killers. It’s about to get pretty spooky, but if you keep your head on straight you might even get out of this quiz alive.
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David Berkowitz was a serial killer who earned the nickname "Son of Sam" thanks to a letter he wrote to a newspaper. What was he called before that?
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The Dragon Boy
The Snowman Killer
.44 Caliber Killer
The Bloodstain Killer
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The Zodiac Killer is one of the most famous serial killers. Throughout his era of activity, he sent letters to newspapers with clues, but they stopped suddenly on July 8, 1974. Why?
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He “retired.”
He was killed.
He was caught.
The answer is still a mystery.
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What were Ted Bundy's final words?
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“Finally.”
“I’d like you to give my love to my family and friends.”
“It feels a little cold in here.”
“Well, that’s odd.”
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How did Albert DeSalvo, also known as the Boston Strangler, die?
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Stabbed to death in prison
Old age
Strangulation
Suicide
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The Black Dahlia is famous for being the first female serial killer. True or false?
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True
False
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was based on a real killer. Who?
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Ed Gein
Luis Garavito
Donald Henry Gaskins
Alexander Pichushkin
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Jeffrey Dahmer is well known for doing bizarre things to his victims. Which of these DIDN'T he do?
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Kept preserved body parts
Dismembered them
Committed necrophilic acts with their bodies
Desecrated the corpses with dirt and debris
Poured boiling water or hydrochloric acid into their brains
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We typically hear about American serial killers, but they exist elsewhere in the world too. What was Andrei Chikatilo famous for?
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Dissolving bodies in sulphuric acid
Murdering elderly patients with non prescribed medications
Murdering more than 50 women and children, sometimes butchering them while they were still alive
Smashing in the heads of over 40 men and then inserting a vodka bottle into the wound
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What is the name of John Wayne Gacy's persona, which he used for performances at parties and charitable events?
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Bippy the Clown
Dippy the Clown
Pogo the Clown
Pennywise the Clown
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Charles Manson and The Family were famous for murdering Sharon Tate. What was the address of the home where The Family murdered Tate and wrote on the walls in blood?
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10050 Cielo Drive
150 Cielo Drive
1005 Cielo Drive
1505 Cielo Drive
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When was the term "serial killer" coined?
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1950s
1960s
The 1970s
1980s
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What is the difference between a serial killer and a mass murderer?
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A serial killer interacts with the bodies after they have killed.
A serial killer has a clear motive.
A serial killer kills all their victims at once.
Serial killers allow time to pass between victims.
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