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The South African
7 days ago
- The South African
Notorious serial killers - and their star signs
While astrology and criminal psychology are separate fields, it's interesting to note any obvious patterns. Image: Wikimedia Commons While astrology and criminal psychology are separate fields, it's interesting to see patterns – though there's no scientific correlation between star signs and violent behaviour. Here's a list of some of the world's best-known serial killers along with their star signs. Donald 'Pee Wee' Gaskins – March 13, 1933 – March 13, 1933 John Reginald Christie – April 8, 1899 Martha Beck – May 6, 1920 (part of the 'Lonely Hearts Killers') – May 6, 1920 H.H. Holmes – May 16, 1861 Jeffrey Dahmer – May 21, 1960 – May 21, 1960 David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) – June 1, 1953 Robert Maudsley – June 26, 1953 – June 26, 1953 Carl Panzram – June 28, 1891 Myra Hindley – July 23, 1942 – July 23, 1942 John George Haigh (Acid Bath Murderer) – July 24, 1909 Ed Gein – August 27, 1906 – August 27, 1906 Richard Angelo – August 29, 1962 – August 29, 1962 Albert DeSalvo (Boston Strangler) – September 3, 1931 Beverley Allitt – October 4, 1968 – October 4, 1968 Angelo Buono (Hillside Strangler) – October 5, 1934 – October 5, 1934 Pedro Lopez – October 8, 1948 Nannie Doss – November 4, 1905 – November 4, 1905 Joseph James DeAngelo (Golden State Killer) – November 8, 1945 – November 8, 1945 Belle Gunness – November 11, 1859 – November 11, 1859 Charles Manson – November 12, 1934 (Cult leader, not a direct serial killer but associated with murders) Ted Bundy – November 24, 1946 – November 24, 1946 Edmund Kemper – December 18, 1948 Harold Shipman – January 14, 1946 Luis Garavito – January 25, 1957 – January 25, 1957 Gary Ridgway (Green River Killer) – February 18, 1949 Aileen Wuornos – February 29, 1956 – February 29, 1956 Richard Ramirez – February 29, 1960 – February 29, 1960 Dennis Rader (BTK Killer) – March 9, 1945 – March 9, 1945 John Wayne Gacy – March 17, 1942 Scorpio, Pisces, Libra, Gemini and Virgo appear frequently, but this may be coincidental. Traits associated with these signs (e.g. duality in Gemini, emotion in Pisces, obsession in Virgo) are sometimes retroactively linked to criminal patterns – but again, there is no scientific basis. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Metro
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Chilling' film about shocking true crime quietly added to free streamer
A true crime film about a journalist who broke the news about the Boston Strangler is now streaming in the UK for free on Channel 4. Released in 2023, Boston Strangler stars Keira Knightley as Loretta McLaughlin, the Boston Record American reporter who connected the murders about the serial killer. The Boston Strangler was the name given to the murderer of 13 women in the Massachusetts capital in the early 1960s. Between June 14, 1962, and January 4, 1964, 13 women aged between 19 and 85 were killed, with most being sexually assaulted and strangled in their apartments. The police quickly suspected one man was the perpetrator of all the crimes. There had been no sign of forced entry into the women's homes, leading authorities to believe the victims knew the man or let him in, thinking he was a service provider. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The crimes shook the city, with many residents rushing to buy tear gas and new locks and deadbolts for their doors. Some women even moved out of the area due to safety concerns. McLaughlin was one of the first journalists to report on the murders and coined the term for the serial killer. Her work was the focus of the movie, which also detailed conflicting theories that the man who eventually confessed to all crimes was not the only killer. In its review, The Hollywood Reporter called the movie 'smart and powerfully understated'. 'It's a crime drama, ticking away softly as events unfold. Some scenes unnerve, slowly, breathing in order to allow the impact to become clear,' Screen Anarchy shared. 'The Boston Strangler is a standard but solid approach to the true-crime drama, anchored by a great Keira Knightley performance and strong direction,' CBR added. Viewers called it 'fascinating', 'chilling' and 'compelling' too. Boston Strangler also stars The White Lotus' Carrie Coon as Jean Cole, a reporter who also covered the case, while David Dastmalchian was Albert DeSalvo, who confessed to the crime. More Trending Although physical evidence confirmed his claims, he was only prosecuted in 1967 for a series of unrelated rapes, for which he was convicted and imprisoned. In 1973 he was found stabbed to death in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution prison infirmary. Fellow inmates later claimed he'd been killed for selling amphetamines in the prison for less than the inmate-enforced syndicate price. Boston Strangler is streaming on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Amazon Prime adds 'wildly entertaining' and action-packed crime thriller MORE: Celebs Go Dating star Eden Blackman dies aged 57 after 'long illness' MORE: Netflix's controversial new thriller watched 2,400,000 times gets second season
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
CRIME HUNTER: Is there a serial killer terrorizing New England?
Behind the facades of Cape Cod homes and charming fishing villages, evil has long lurked in the shadows of the New England states. Murder just seems creepier in the Northeastern United States. From the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600s to the Boston Strangler, Lizzie Borden, and Jesse Pomeroy, the world's youngest serial killer, the oldest settlements in the U.S. take a back seat to no one when it comes to the macabre. Now, like a spectre from the gothic past, a suspected serial killer may be preying on the women of New England. So far, there have been at least 13 mysterious deaths. *** Adriana Suazo is the latest suspected victim, sparking more fears. The 21-year-old's body was discovered by a passerby in a wooded area of Milton, Massachusetts, on the outskirts of Boston, on June 1. But cops said there were no obvious signs of trauma, and the death remains under investigation. Suazo's mysterious death would likely have been a line-item on Page 56 of The Boston Herald — if there weren't 12 other bodies since March. Remains have been found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine. Most were recovered in rural, wooded areas within a 115 km radius. And the circumstances of the deaths have also varied. That includes at least one dismemberment. 'I just want to know the truth about what happened to her. I'm not accusing anyone, but her circumstances are suspicious. She was with someone either when she died or before. My family just wants closure on the events leading up to her death,' Suazo's sister Melanie Pizarro told Fox News. *** Investigators, prosecutors and at least one serial killer expert have pooh-poohed the idea that a homicidal maniac is on the loose. So far, the investigations have remained at a local level, with each case examined on an individual basis. Cops have torpedoed the notion that a single perpetrator is stalking New England. For starters, detectives have pointed to the paucity of forensic evidence. 'There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries, and there is also no known threat to the public at this time,' Connecticut State Police told Fox News, adding that speculation has been fueled by 'internet rumours.' Then again, there are the bodies. *** The first body was found on March 6. Paige Fannon, 35, was discovered floating in Connecticut's Norwalk River. On the same day, a human skull was recovered in a forest near Plymouth, Massachusetts. On March 19, cops were confronted by the gruesome discovery of the dismembered remains of Suzanne Wormser, 58, stuffed in a suitcase in Groton, Connecticut. A roommate was arrested but died later in custody. Six days later, on March 25, Denise Leary, 59, was discovered dead in New Haven. The next day, the remains of Michele Romano, 56, were found in the woods around Foster, Rhode Island. In Killingly, Connecticut, on April 9, police found unidentified remains. The pace of death continued. In two separate locations on April 20, unidentified bodies were pulled from bodies of water. One corpse was recovered from the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with the second body found in the Connecticut River near Rocky Hill. On April 22, the body of 45-year-old Meggan Meredith was found near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts. On April 27, another body was discovered in Taunton, Massachusetts. And 34-year-old Jasmine Wilkes was discovered dead in New Haven's Edgewood Park on May 30. But do these bizarre, seemingly more than coincidental deaths point to the sinister hands of a serial killer at work? 'Most serial killers have some commonality in their victims,' said Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox. 'Usually it's the sex, race, age or physical features of the victims. That's not always true, of course, but they tend to have a particular preference for the victim type. 'But in these cases, there are so many dissimilarities.' And some of the mystery deaths may not even be murders, Fox told the Daily Northeastern. But those rational words have not calmed people's fears. CRIME HUNTER: Did scorned ex-wife murder hubby and new gal pal? CRIME HUNTER: Why did OnlyFans model lure man to his murder? CRIME HUNTER: Sunday Morning Slasher murdered up to 100 women MOST WANTED 411: On Monday, July 20, 2011, around 2 a.m., officers responded to the Tasty Bite restaurant located at 7079 Torbram Rd. in Mississauga for a report of a disturbance. Nittish Khana, 20, had visible signs of trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops learned that the victim and two pals were involved in a verbal confrontation and were assaulted with golf clubs by four accused as they left. The suspected killers were identified and charged with second-degree murder. Two were arrested shortly thereafter. Detectives are still hunting Manjeet Singh, 34, and Manmeet Kang. They are believed to have fled to India. If you know their whereabouts, contact Peel Regional Police or the RCMP. SERIAL KILLERS FOR SUMMER? John Wayne Gacy remains one of the most terrifying serial killers in history. For nearly a decade he terrorized suburban Chicago, kidnapping, torturing and raping young men and boys before murdering them. The Killer Clown got the big adios in 1994, but some of his victims remain unidentified. And cops always believed there were more than the 33 known victims. In my book, Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown, I update the story. Love, money and sex are the three big-ticket items for homicide. And they're all there in my first book Cold Blooded Murder: Shocking True Stories of Killers and Psychopaths. (available through FYI: Both books were rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. bhunter@ @HunterTOSun
Toronto Sun
14-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
CRIME HUNTER: Is there a serial killer terrorizing New England?
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Create Account Murder just seems creepier in the Northeastern United States. From the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600s to the Boston Strangler, Lizzie Borden, and Jesse Pomeroy, the world's youngest serial killer, the oldest settlements in the U.S. take a back seat to no one when it comes to the macabre. Serial killer Albert DeSalvo, aka The Boston Strangler. Photo by BOSTON GLOBE / GETTY IMAGES Now, like a spectre from the gothic past, a suspected serial killer may be preying on the women of New England. So far, there have been at least 13 mysterious deaths. *** Adriana Suazo is the latest suspected victim, sparking more fears. The 21-year-old's body was discovered by a passerby in a wooded area of Milton, Massachusetts, on the outskirts of Boston, on June 1. But cops said there were no obvious signs of trauma, and the death remains under investigation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Suazo's mysterious death would likely have been a line-item on Page 56 of The Boston Herald — if there weren't 12 other bodies since March. Remains have been found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine. Most were recovered in rural, wooded areas within a 115 km radius. In this Sept. 16, 2023, photo, provided by Alexina Jones, people dressed as witches gather near a newly installed marker, in Pownal, Vt., that recognizes the survivor of Vermont's only recorded witch trial. Photo by Alexina Jones / Associated Press And the circumstances of the deaths have also varied. That includes at least one dismemberment. 'I just want to know the truth about what happened to her. I'm not accusing anyone, but her circumstances are suspicious. She was with someone either when she died or before. My family just wants closure on the events leading up to her death,' Suazo's sister Melanie Pizarro told Fox News . *** Investigators, prosecutors and at least one serial killer expert have pooh-poohed the idea that a homicidal maniac is on the loose. So far, the investigations have remained at a local level, with each case examined on an individual basis. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Cops have torpedoed the notion that a single perpetrator is stalking New England. For starters, detectives have pointed to the paucity of forensic evidence. VICTIMS: Paige Fannon; Denise Leary; Michele Romano. GoFundMe; New Haven Police Department; Help find Michele Romano/Facebook 'There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries, and there is also no known threat to the public at this time,' Connecticut State Police told Fox News , adding that speculation has been fueled by 'internet rumours.' Then again, there are the bodies. *** The first body was found on March 6. Paige Fannon, 35, was discovered floating in Connecticut's Norwalk River. On the same day, a human skull was recovered in a forest near Plymouth, Massachusetts. On March 19, cops were confronted by the gruesome discovery of the dismembered remains of Suzanne Wormser, 58, stuffed in a suitcase in Groton, Connecticut. A roommate was arrested but died later in custody. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Six days later, on March 25, Denise Leary, 59, was discovered dead in New Haven. The next day, the remains of Michele Romano, 56, were found in the woods around Foster, Rhode Island. In Killingly, Connecticut, on April 9, police found unidentified remains. The pace of death continued. In two separate locations on April 20, unidentified bodies were pulled from bodies of water. One corpse was recovered from the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with the second body found in the Connecticut River near Rocky Hill. On April 22, the body of 45-year-old Meggan Meredith was found near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts. On April 27, another body was discovered in Taunton, Massachusetts. And 34-year-old Jasmine Wilkes was discovered dead in New Haven's Edgewood Park on May 30. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But do these bizarre, seemingly more than coincidental deaths point to the sinister hands of a serial killer at work? 'Most serial killers have some commonality in their victims,' said Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox. 'Usually it's the sex, race, age or physical features of the victims. That's not always true, of course, but they tend to have a particular preference for the victim type. 'But in these cases, there are so many dissimilarities.' And some of the mystery deaths may not even be murders, Fox told the Daily Northeastern . But those rational words have not calmed people's fears. MANJEET SINGH. PRPS Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. MOST WANTED 411: On Monday, July 20, 2011, around 2 a.m., officers responded to the Tasty Bite restaurant located at 7079 Torbram Rd. in Mississauga for a report of a disturbance. Nittish Khana, 20, had visible signs of trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops learned that the victim and two pals were involved in a verbal confrontation and were assaulted with golf clubs by four accused as they left. The suspected killers were identified and charged with second-degree murder. Two were arrested shortly thereafter. Detectives are still hunting Manjeet Singh, 34, and Manmeet Kang. They are believed to have fled to India. If you know their whereabouts, contact Peel Regional Police or the RCMP. Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown is the new book by Toronto Sun National Crime Columnist Brad Hunter. AD LIB PUBLISHERS SERIAL KILLERS FOR SUMMER? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. John Wayne Gacy remains one of the most terrifying serial killers in history. For nearly a decade he terrorized suburban Chicago, kidnapping, torturing and raping young men and boys before murdering them. The Killer Clown got the big adios in 1994, but some of his victims remain unidentified. And cops always believed there were more than the 33 known victims. In my book, Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown, I update the story. Love, money and sex are the three big-ticket items for homicide. And they're all there in my first book Cold Blooded Murder: Shocking True Stories of Killers and Psychopaths. (available through FYI: Both books were rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. bhunter@ @HunterTOSun Sunshine Girls Golf Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls
