serial killer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The famous Buddhist Angulimala Sutta tells a story of a serial killer who is redeemed by the Buddha and becomes a righteous monk.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
Harpootlian said Murdaugh is deserving of some concessions because of that, noting “this guy is not a serial killer, he’s not Ted Bundy. The only thing he’s been convicted of is stealing money.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The case of Kay Docherty is one of several being examined in the inquiry that may have links to the notorious Australian serial killer, Ivan Milat.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
His 2008 debut, “The Chaser,” found new febrility in the post-Fincher serial killer thriller.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
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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