10 Shocking Unsolved Serial Killer Crimes That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Serial killers have captivated the public's imagination for decades. Their heinous crimes, coupled with their ability to evade capture, leave victims and investigators alike horrified and perplexed. While some notorious serial killers have been apprehended and brought to justice, there are those whose crimes remain unsolved, casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty over communities. In this article, we delve into the chilling world of unsolved serial killer crimes, exploring ten haunting cases that continue to baffle investigators to this day.

1. The Zodiac Killer - The Mysterious Cipher

The Zodiac Killer, an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s, remains one of America's most enigmatic criminals. What sets the Zodiac Killer apart from others is his fascination with ciphers, cryptic messages that teased investigators and the public alike. To this day, one significant cipher remains unsolved, leaving experts and amateur sleuths desperate for answers.

Serial Killer Unsolved Crimes: 10 Of The World’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Who Were Never Caught

by Shane Hudson (Kindle Edition)

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2. The Axeman of New Orleans - A Jazz-Fueled Killing Spree

In the early 1900s, the city of New Orleans was terrorized by a mysterious serial killer known as the Axeman. His reign of terror was fueled by a bizarre proclamation, stating that he would spare the lives of anyone playing jazz music in their homes on a specific night. Despite widespread panic and efforts by law enforcement, the Axeman's identity remains a mystery, leaving the city haunted by unsolved murders and unanswered questions.

3. The Long Island Serial Killer - A Grim Discovery

Along the idyllic shores of Long Island, a grim discovery sent shockwaves through the community. The remains of multiple young women were unearthed, all victims of a sinister serial killer. Despite an intense investigation and media attention, the Long Island Serial Killer case remains open, with police struggling to identify the perpetrator responsible for these heinous crimes.

4. The Cleveland Torso Murderer - Dismembered Victims and a City's Fear

During the 1930s, Cleveland became a city gripped by terror as a serial killer known as the Cleveland Torso Murderer left a trail of dismembered victims in his wake. Despite an investigation that spanned decades, the killer's true identity remains unknown, leaving the citizens of Cleveland haunted by the unsolved mystery and the grisly fate suffered by his victims.

5. The Original Night Stalker - An Elusive Predator

California's East Area Rapist, also known as the Golden State Killer, captured the public's attention with his horrifying crimes. However, it was his earlier crimes as the Original Night Stalker that remain unresolved. From 1979 to 1986, the Original Night Stalker terrorized communities, leaving a trail of fear and death in his wake. Despite advances in DNA profiling and decades of investigation, the Original Night Stalker's true identity continues to evade capture.

6. The Freeway Phantom - A Decade of Terror

Throughout the 1970s, Washington, D.C., was plagued by a serial killer known as the Freeway Phantom. Targeting young African-American girls, the Phantom's reign of terror lasted for nearly a decade. Despite extensive media coverage and police efforts, the Freeway Phantom remains unidentified, leaving the families of the victims haunted by unanswered questions.

7. The Frankford Slasher - Murder on the Streets of Philadelphia

In the 1980s, the city of Philadelphia was terrorized by a string of brutal murders attributed to the Frankford Slasher. The killer targeted young women, leaving their bodies mutilated and dumped in the streets. Despite an intense manhunt and various suspects, the identity of the Frankford Slasher remains unknown, leaving a chilling reminder of the darkest days in Philadelphia's history.

8. The Smiley Face Killer - Urban Legend or Sinister Reality?

Infamous for drawing a smiley face near the locations of his victims' bodies, the Smiley Face Killer is believed to be responsible for the deaths of college-aged men across several states. Some believe that the Smiley Face Killer is an urban legend, while others are convinced of a sinister reality. Despite ongoing debates about the existence of a single killer, numerous unsolved drowning cases continue to fuel speculation about a possible serial killer preying on young men.

9. The Highway of Tears - Indigenous Women Gone Missing

Stretching over 700 kilometers in British Columbia, Canada, the Highway of Tears has become synonymous with unsolved murders and disappearances of Indigenous women. Since the 1970s, numerous young women have vanished along this desolate stretch of highway, leaving grieving families demanding justice. Despite ongoing investigations and public outcry, the perpetrators responsible for the Highway of Tears remain at large, casting a dark shadow over the region.

10. The Colonial Parkway Murders - A String of Unsolved Slayings

Between 1986 and 1989, a series of brutal murders occurred along Virginia's Colonial Parkway, a scenic roadway that winds through the state's historical landmarks. Dubbed the Colonial Parkway Murders, these unsolved slayings have left investigators and family members desperate for answers. Despite extensive efforts and various theories, the identity of the killer, or killers, remains a chilling mystery.

Unsolved serial killer crimes continue to haunt communities, leaving scars that endure for generations. The cases mentioned in this article represent just a fraction of the countless unsolved mysteries that keep investigators awake at night. As time passes and technology advances, there remains hope that these cases will ultimately be solved, providing closure to the victims' families and bringing justice to those lost to the darkness of serial killers.

Serial Killer Unsolved Crimes: 10 Of The World’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Who Were Never Caught

by Shane Hudson (Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2020 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Michael Myers might seem like a pretty cool person because he entertains you with fictional acts of violence. Little do you know that there are men who make Myers look like an intern when it comes to mindless murders.

Most of them still live amongst us… laughing, smiling, and greeting you good morning every day.

During the time I wrote this book, researches took me from a popular serial killer who found it fun to tease authorities after every brutal homicide to the lesser-known mad man who would leave his victims in bits and pieces scattered across the city. Just when I think it can't get any more twisted, something new pops up to leave me to shell shocked.

Home and abroad, these people exist to become a menace to society and some do pass on into legend. You will find that even across the pond and across the border, they have got their fair savages that run wild undetected.

This book, Serial Killer Unsolved Crimes, is an insight into some of the most brutal and unsolved serial killings. You will find yourself shocked and perhaps apparent with the method employed by these unknown individuals and the sickness that thrives in their minds:

• Bible John who went for women that had been menstruating and sexually assaulted them before strangling them with a ligature
• Cleveland Torso Murderer whose signature move was to kill victims by decapitation and then dismember them with expert clean cuts
• Freeway Phantom who had a pattern of abducting, raping, and killing female African American children and teenagers on their way of running errands
• Highway 16 Killer who showed special preference for indigenous women living along the stretch of Highway 16, Britsh Columbia, Canada
• Alphabet Murderer who had a thing for young female girls who were killed and then dumped in a town that shared the same initials with their names
• Servant Girl Annihilator who had a taste for African American women and picked ax as his weapon of choice
• And much more…

Take a trip into ten of the most notorious serial killers in history who eluded justice. Try not to scream.