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 658K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the True Crime communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Just for Fun topic page.

Roughly 25K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Worst Serial Killer, and Worst. Common discussion themes are News and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention books, documentaries, and podcasts.

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658K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +25K members
Growth: +3.9% / 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: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 852 members

Themes

  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. The night The Kinks partied at John Wayne Gacy's house (1965)
    2. The tallest serial killers ever?
    3. Pictures of young Jeffrey Dahmer the killer of 17 men
    #1
    News
    The night The Kinks partied at John Wayne Gacy's house (1965) · The tallest serial killers ever? · Pictures of young Jeffrey Dahmer the killer of 17 men
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Serial killers of high social status.
    2. what do you do when you see the “signs”
    3. Akku Yadav, South Asian serial rapist and serial killer ignored by the police. An angry mob of 200 women finally handled it themselves, killing him with kitchen knives and rocks after losing patience.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Serial killers of high social status. · what do you do when you see the “signs” · Akku Yadav, South Asian serial rapist and serial killer ignored by the police. An angry mob of 200 women finally handled it themselves, killing him with kitchen knives and rocks after losing patience.
    4
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Help needed
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Help needed
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. XIQ Investigative Intelligence Systems Solves Cases
    #4
    Solution Requests
    XIQ Investigative Intelligence Systems Solves Cases
    1

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
  • American Serial Killer
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    American Serial Killer
    4
  • Serial Killers
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The tallest serial killers ever?
    #5
    Serial Killers
    The tallest serial killers ever?
    3

Flair

  • Discussion
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Is there a killer (serial or one time killer) that you believe without a shadow of doubt that they have more victims out there that have yet to be connected or discovered?
    2. List of American serial killers who had the shortest amount of time between murders (shortest cooling off period)
    3. Serial killers of high social status.
    #1
    Discussion
    Is there a killer (serial or one time killer) that you believe without a shadow of doubt that they have more victims out there that have yet to be connected or discovered? · List of American serial killers who had the shortest amount of time between murders (shortest cooling off period) · Serial killers of high social status.
    24
  • News
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Remembering Susan Curtis on the anniversary of her passing
    2. Remembering Melissa Smith and Nancy Wilcox on their birthdays today
    3. Serial killers who lost their parents at a young age?
    #2
    News
    Remembering Susan Curtis on the anniversary of her passing · Remembering Melissa Smith and Nancy Wilcox on their birthdays today · Serial killers who lost their parents at a young age?
    22
  • Image
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Julia Elizabeth Blackbird (March 29, 1961 – ca. 1990). May she RIP.
    2. I visited the grave of Hollywood Ripper victim Tricia Pacaccio.
    3. Charles Sobhraj is a French serial killer, con artist, and thief who targeted Western backpackers along the Asian "hippie trail" during the 1970s. Investigators believe he is responsible for between 12 and over 20 murders across nations like Thailand, India, and Nepal.
    #3
    Image
    Julia Elizabeth Blackbird (March 29, 1961 – ca. 1990). May she RIP. · I visited the grave of Hollywood Ripper victim Tricia Pacaccio. · Charles Sobhraj is a French serial killer, con artist, and thief who targeted Western backpackers along the Asian "hippie trail" during the 1970s. Investigators believe he is responsible for between 12 and over 20 murders across nations like Thailand, India, and Nepal.
    9
  • Questions
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Have you ever unknowingly met or interacted with a serial killer?
    2. Why did Gary Ridgway mostly stop killing after 1984?
    3. Kermit Gosnell is a convicted serial killer, but would he be one of the most prolific considering his work?
    #4
    Questions
    Have you ever unknowingly met or interacted with a serial killer? · Why did Gary Ridgway mostly stop killing after 1984? · Kermit Gosnell is a convicted serial killer, but would he be one of the most prolific considering his work?
    9
  • Other
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Stephen port (the grindr killer)
    2. Scarborough rap*st
    3. John Worboys (The black cab rap*st)
    #5
    Other
    Stephen port (the grindr killer) · Scarborough rap*st · John Worboys (The black cab rap*st)
    5

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 658K 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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