The American West has a history of ruthless killers who were idolized in fiction and folklore. However, the 20th century saw a new and terrifying phenomenon emerge: the serial killer. These individuals, often hiding behind a mask of normality, evaded capture for years, decades, or even forever. Notorious American serial killers include Ted Bundy and Charles Manson.
America's Serial Killers: Portraits in Evil
The American West has a long history of brutal outlaws, immortalized in literature and folklore, while the 20th Century saw the rise of genocidal leaders, bringing about a new era of unspeakable cruelty.
