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serial killer

British  

noun

  1. a person who carries out a series of murders

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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His 2008 debut, “The Chaser,” found new febrility in the post-Fincher serial killer thriller.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Bain served as an advocate depute in the Crown Office from 2002 to 2011, securing the first murder conviction against serial killer Peter Tobin during that time.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That’s a reference to the overly suave serial killer in the film “American Psycho” crossed with a popular 1990s version of a male Barbie known for its pretty eyes and good hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

If you saw her on “American Horror Story: Coven” somehow making a serial killer and slave abuser almost sympathetic, you know that particular Emmy was earned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

She’s a lot younger than I thought, but at least she’s not a serial killer.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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