serial killer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Author Michelle McNamara a decade ago helped revive interest in a serial killer who stalked parts of California in the 1970s and 1980s.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
He joked the comments made him look like a real murderer, and said: "People who don't know I was in The Traitors must think I'm a serial killer."
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
Convicted serial killer Lucy Letby is back in the news after a panel of medical experts working with her defence team said they believe the 35-year-old did not commit the murders.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025
What were the unique challenges of portraying a female serial killer?
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2024
His gang stared at me like I was a serial killer, and then they followed their leader.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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