Community Overview
About r/serialkillers
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 666K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the True Crime communities list and #10 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.
On Reddit
666K Members
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +26K members
Growth: +4.1% / 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: 21K members
2013
+6K new
2014
+8K new
2015
+10K new
2016
+19K new
2017
+22K new
2018
+43K new
2019
+138K new
2020
+160K new
2021
+113K new
2022
+69K new
2024
+34K new
2025
+16K new
2026
+21K new
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 2K members
- Aug: 3K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 1K members
November 2025
+2K new
December 2025
+2K new
January 2026
+2K new
February 2026
+2K new
March 2026
+2K new
April 2026
+2K new
May 2026
+2K new
June 2026
+2K new
July 2026
+2K new
August 2026
+3K new
September 2026
+2K new
October 2026
+1K new
Topics
- Looking For26 posts in the past month#126Looking For
- Worst Serial Killer21 posts in the past month#221Worst Serial Killer
- Worst9 posts in the past month#39Worst
- Serial Killers6 posts in the past month#46Serial Killers
- American Serial Killer4 posts in the past month#54American Serial Killer
Flair
- News28 posts in the past month
- Snowtown killer seen out in public for first time in decades
- Here in Poland they just caught a serial killer that might have biggest kill count in history of country. Investigation is ongoing
- be completely honest - have you had any sympathy or empathy for a serial killer?
#128NewsSnowtown killer seen out in public for first time in decades · Here in Poland they just caught a serial killer that might have biggest kill count in history of country. Investigation is ongoing · be completely honest - have you had any sympathy or empathy for a serial killer? - Discussion22 posts in the past month
- Could women have been safe around Dahmer and Gacy, given that they were exclusively interested in men?
- Which serial killers are primary psychopaths?
- Do you think the ubiquity of cameras or advances in forensics have caused a greater decrease in serial killing?
#222DiscussionCould women have been safe around Dahmer and Gacy, given that they were exclusively interested in men? · Which serial killers are primary psychopaths? · Do you think the ubiquity of cameras or advances in forensics have caused a greater decrease in serial killing? - Image7 posts in the past month
- Rayya and Sakinah, 2 Egyptian serial killers in the 1900s
- Does anyone have information about what happened to Giovanny Arcesio Noguera Jaramillo? He was the inmate at García Moreno Prison who killed Daniel Camargo Barbosa, the Colombian serial killer and rapist.
- The Mad Jewish Butcher of Whitechapel: Jacob Levy—the best and most plausible suspect for Jack the Ripper.
#37ImageRayya and Sakinah, 2 Egyptian serial killers in the 1900s · Does anyone have information about what happened to Giovanny Arcesio Noguera Jaramillo? He was the inmate at García Moreno Prison who killed Daniel Camargo Barbosa, the Colombian serial killer and rapist. · The Mad Jewish Butcher of Whitechapel: Jacob Levy—the best and most plausible suspect for Jack the Ripper. - i.imgur.com4 posts in the past month
- How does that even happen Lol
- Anyone pumped for the Night Stalker on Netflix this month
- 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.
#44i.imgur.comHow does that even happen Lol · Anyone pumped for the Night Stalker on Netflix this month · 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. - Questions3 posts in the past month
- Serial killers, whose crimes were found out much later in life
- Need some insight on the Bundy/Kendall relationship
- [ Removed by Reddit ]
#53QuestionsSerial killers, whose crimes were found out much later in life · Need some insight on the Bundy/Kendall relationship · [ Removed by Reddit ]
Product recommendations
- books23 posts in the past month
- Best book on Joel Rifkin?
- Best books?
- What are the best nonfiction books about David Berkowitz/Son of Sam?
#123booksBest book on Joel Rifkin? · Best books? · What are the best nonfiction books about David Berkowitz/Son of Sam? - documentaries13 posts in the past month
- Best Serial Killer Documentaries/Films
- Best SK documentary?
- Best SK documentary?
#213documentariesBest Serial Killer Documentaries/Films · Best SK documentary? · Best SK documentary? - podcasts12 posts in the past month
- Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK?
- Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK?
- What's the best true crime podcast you've listened to?
#312podcastsBest podcasts about our “favorite” SK? · Best podcasts about our “favorite” SK? · What's the best true crime podcast you've listened to? - movies12 posts in the past month
- 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
#412moviesWhat 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
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Community Reviews
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 666K 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.
Monthly Stats
- 29
- Views /mo (-17%)
- 21
- Visitors /mo (-30%)
- 8
- Referrals /mo (+14%)
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