r/serialkillers

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Information and news about serial killers.

The community at a glance

r/serialkillers is a Subreddit for Just for Fun and True Crime Enthusiasts with roughly 667K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the True Crime communities list and #7 in the Just for Fun communities list.

Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Worst Serial Killer, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention books, documentaries, and podcasts.

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667K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +4.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 8K members
  • 2015: 10K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 22K members
  • 2018: 43K members
  • 2019: 138K members
  • 2020: 160K members
  • 2021: 113K members
  • 2022: 69K members
  • 2024: 34K members
  • 2025: 16K members
  • 2026: 22K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 814 members

Topics

  • Looking For
    26 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    26
  • Worst Serial Killer
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst Serial Killer
    21
  • Worst
    9 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    9
  • Serial Killers
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Serial Killers
    6
  • American Serial Killer
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    American Serial Killer
    4

Flair

  • News
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
    2. Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
    3. Serial Killer father - Robert Morris Jr.
    #1
    News
    Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years · Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years · Serial Killer father - Robert Morris Jr.
    29
  • Discussion
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Which serial killer scares you the most?
    2. On going serial killers
    3. FINLAND: A farmer would lure heavily intoxicated men and women to his rural cottage and take his rowboat out on the lake, which he would intentionally capsize, swimming to shore while the others drowned. It took 3 deaths and 7 years before foul play was finally considered.
    #2
    Discussion
    Which serial killer scares you the most? · On going serial killers · FINLAND: A farmer would lure heavily intoxicated men and women to his rural cottage and take his rowboat out on the lake, which he would intentionally capsize, swimming to shore while the others drowned. It took 3 deaths and 7 years before foul play was finally considered.
    18
  • Image
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Last mugshot of Robert Ben Rhodes, the "Truck Stop Killer".
    2. Serial Killer Israel Keyes robbing the National Bank of Texas In Azle, Texas
    3. Ted Kaczynski on magazine subscriptions
    #3
    Image
    Last mugshot of Robert Ben Rhodes, the "Truck Stop Killer". · Serial Killer Israel Keyes robbing the National Bank of Texas In Azle, Texas · Ted Kaczynski on magazine subscriptions
    11
  • Questions
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Need some insight on the Bundy/Kendall relationship
    2. What's the newest latest caught serial killer today?
    3. Was Israel Keyes a product of his environment or a natural born killer?
    #4
    Questions
    Need some insight on the Bundy/Kendall relationship · What's the newest latest caught serial killer today? · Was Israel Keyes a product of his environment or a natural born killer?
    8
  • Wikipedia
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Goiânia Serial Killer: Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha – 30+ Murders, Nearly 700 Years Sentence
    2. Richard Valenti
    #5
    Wikipedia
    Goiânia Serial Killer: Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha – 30+ Murders, Nearly 700 Years Sentence · Richard Valenti
    2

Product recommendations

  • books
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Best book on Joel Rifkin?
    2. Best books?
    3. What are the best nonfiction books about David Berkowitz/Son of Sam?
    #1
    books
    Best book on Joel Rifkin? · Best books? · What are the best nonfiction books about David Berkowitz/Son of Sam?
    23
  • documentaries
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Best Serial Killer Documentaries/Films
    2. Best SK documentary?
    3. Best SK documentary?
    #2
    documentaries
    Best Serial Killer Documentaries/Films · Best SK documentary? · Best SK documentary?
    13
  • podcasts
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK?
    2. Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK?
    3. What's the best true crime podcast you've listened to?
    #3
    podcasts
    Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK? · Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK? · What's the best true crime podcast you've listened to?
    12
  • movies
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best serial killer Books/Movies?
    2. What are the best movies about serial killers you have seen? Especially outside of the United States
    3. Best Serial Killer Documentaries/Films
    #4
    movies
    What are the best serial killer Books/Movies? · What are the best movies about serial killers you have seen? Especially outside of the United States · Best Serial Killer Documentaries/Films
    12
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/serialkillers for?
Best for Just for Fun and True Crime Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/serialkillers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/serialkillers have?
Roughly 667K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/serialkillers on?
r/serialkillers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/serialkillers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/serialkillers is organized under Just for Fun, True Crime Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/serialkillers?
You can join r/serialkillers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Just for Fun communities like?
Communities without a serious agenda, focused on games, humor, random chat, and lighthearted interaction. Discord dominates this space, with massive servers for trivia, emoji games, meme sharing, and just hanging out. Good if you want to meet people in a low-pressure environment or find a fun community without a specific niche.
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