r/serialkillers

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Information and news about serial killers.

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r/serialkillers is a Subreddit for Just for Fun and True Crime Enthusiasts with roughly 656K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the True Crime topic page and the 7th largest community in the Just for Fun topic page.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Serial Killers, Serial Killer, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are News and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention books, documentaries, and podcasts.

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +3.8% / 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: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • 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: 1K members

Themes

  • News
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter.
    2. A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016).
    3. New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of an Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.
    #1
    News
    Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter. · A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016). · New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of an Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.
    49
  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the most disturbing case involving a female criminal you’ve ever heard of?
    2. In 1976 a fisherman found a bag near Broad Channel Queens New York containing personal belongings linked to thirteen different unsolved missing persons cases. No suspect was ever identified. All thirteen cases remain open today.
    3. i have a question
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What’s the most disturbing case involving a female criminal you’ve ever heard of? · In 1976 a fisherman found a bag near Broad Channel Queens New York containing personal belongings linked to thirteen different unsolved missing persons cases. No suspect was ever identified. All thirteen cases remain open today. · i have a question
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Remembering Brenda Carol Ball on the anniversary of her murder
    2. I went to a serial killer exhibition in Dublin and it left me feeling empty
    3. We need to talk about the families of serial killers
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    Remembering Brenda Carol Ball on the anniversary of her murder · I went to a serial killer exhibition in Dublin and it left me feeling empty · We need to talk about the families of serial killers
    3

Topics

  • Serial Killers
    137 posts in the past month
    1. Kenneth McDuff, one of the most evil serial killers yet very obscure
    2. After brutal killing, Reddit post helps lead to suspect who had 'fascination' with serial killers, police say
    3. WHO IS MISSING??? MAKING BIGGEST LIST OF SERIAL KILLERS, TERRORIST, ARSONIST, SCHOOLSHOOTERS AND CULT LEADERS
    #1
    Serial Killers
    Kenneth McDuff, one of the most evil serial killers yet very obscure · After brutal killing, Reddit post helps lead to suspect who had 'fascination' with serial killers, police say · WHO IS MISSING??? MAKING BIGGEST LIST OF SERIAL KILLERS, TERRORIST, ARSONIST, SCHOOLSHOOTERS AND CULT LEADERS
    137
  • Serial Killer
    54 posts in the past month
    1. A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016).
    2. Serial killer Carroll Cole, 47, prepares to light a cigarette as he talks with a reporter three days before his execution (Nevada State Prison, 1985).
    3. Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women
    #2
    Serial Killer
    A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016). · Serial killer Carroll Cole, 47, prepares to light a cigarette as he talks with a reporter three days before his execution (Nevada State Prison, 1985). · Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women
    54
  • Looking For
    26 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    26
  • Worst Serial Killer
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst Serial Killer
    21
  • Murder
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter.
    2. Serial killer Darryl Collins, who murdered his girlfriend less than a year after he was paroled for two separate murders he committed in 1995, sentenced to life in prison without parole in California.
    3. Murders of Robert Offerman and Debra Manning
    #5
    Murder
    Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter. · Serial killer Darryl Collins, who murdered his girlfriend less than a year after he was paroled for two separate murders he committed in 1995, sentenced to life in prison without parole in California. · Murders of Robert Offerman and Debra Manning
    21

Flair

  • News
    72 posts in the past month
    1. New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of an Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.
    2. Kenneth McDuff, one of the most evil serial killers yet very obscure
    3. The Murder of Lyman and Charlene Smith
    #1
    News
    New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of an Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy. · Kenneth McDuff, one of the most evil serial killers yet very obscure · The Murder of Lyman and Charlene Smith
    72
  • Image
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter.
    2. A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016).
    3. Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo in the interrogation room shortly after his arrest
    #2
    Image
    Brittany Pilkington is an Ohio woman who married her stepfather, who groomed and raped her as a child. Between 2014 and 2015, Brittany murdered their three sons. She later told the police that her husband paid too much attention to the boys and not enough to her and their daughter. · A bodycam still of Tiffany Taylor talking to the police after escaping a serial killer who targeted black sex workers since "nobody would miss them." After the police rejected Taylor's report, her attacker killed again. The friends of one victim had to catch him on their own (New Jersey, 2016). · Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo in the interrogation room shortly after his arrest
    43
  • Discussion
    39 posts in the past month
    1. In the 1990s, serial killer Herb Baumeister buried bodies on Fox Hollow Farm, his Westfield property. Now, some of the land is for sale.
    2. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: Ken and Barbie
    3. I've been researching the Mary Bell case for a video and I cant stop thinking about her mother
    #3
    Discussion
    In the 1990s, serial killer Herb Baumeister buried bodies on Fox Hollow Farm, his Westfield property. Now, some of the land is for sale. · Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: Ken and Barbie · I've been researching the Mary Bell case for a video and I cant stop thinking about her mother
    39
  • Questions
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Has there ever been a case of a serial killer sparing a victim because they had a soft corner for them?
    2. Serial killers that never talked when they got caught.
    3. Why does U.S have more serial killers in total?
    #4
    Questions
    Has there ever been a case of a serial killer sparing a victim because they had a soft corner for them? · Serial killers that never talked when they got caught. · Why does U.S have more serial killers in total?
    22
  • Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. The only woman hanged in New Zealand
    2. Unknown Case: Yvan Keller, the “Pillow Killer” — Possibly One of the Most Prolific Serial Killers in European History
    3. WHO IS MISSING??? MAKING BIGGEST LIST OF SERIAL KILLERS, TERRORIST, ARSONIST, SCHOOLSHOOTERS AND CULT LEADERS
    #5
    Other
    The only woman hanged in New Zealand · Unknown Case: Yvan Keller, the “Pillow Killer” — Possibly One of the Most Prolific Serial Killers in European History · WHO IS MISSING??? MAKING BIGGEST LIST OF SERIAL KILLERS, TERRORIST, ARSONIST, SCHOOLSHOOTERS AND CULT LEADERS
    9

Product recommendations

  • books
    24 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?
    24
  • documentaries
    16 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?
    16
  • podcasts
    14 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?
    14
  • 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 656K 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?
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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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