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 663K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the True Crime communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Just for Fun topic page.

Roughly 27K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Worst Serial Killer, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and News. Product recommendations often mention books, documentaries, and podcasts.

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663K Members

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Yearly: +27K members
Growth: +4.2% / 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: 18K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 725 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Are there serial killers that killed during the sex act as opposed to after it?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Are there serial killers that killed during the sex act as opposed to after it?
    1
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. What’s up with the Olney house Philadelphia guy, Eugene Horsch? Is this a Dad and son serial killer tag team?
    #2
    News
    What’s up with the Olney house Philadelphia guy, Eugene Horsch? Is this a Dad and son serial killer tag team?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. What was the worst mistake a serial killer did to get caught other than Dennis Rader?
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    What was the worst mistake a serial killer did to get caught other than Dennis Rader?
    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
  • Serial Killers
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What was the worst mistake a serial killer did to get caught other than Dennis Rader?
    2. What’s up with the Olney house Philadelphia guy, Eugene Horsch? Is this a Dad and son serial killer tag team?
    #4
    Serial Killers
    What was the worst mistake a serial killer did to get caught other than Dennis Rader? · What’s up with the Olney house Philadelphia guy, Eugene Horsch? Is this a Dad and son serial killer tag team?
    6
  • American Serial Killer
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    American Serial Killer
    4

Flair

  • News
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Remembering Janice Ann Ott and Denise Marie Naslund on the date of her passing
    2. Police: Serial Killer Suspected Remains of four people were found at Genesee Co. home, another property searched
    3. Remembering Susan Curtis on the anniversary of her passing
    #1
    News
    Remembering Janice Ann Ott and Denise Marie Naslund on the date of her passing · Police: Serial Killer Suspected Remains of four people were found at Genesee Co. home, another property searched · Remembering Susan Curtis on the anniversary of her passing
    63
  • Discussion
    50 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. Most chilling thing you've heard a serial killer say?
    3. Currently active and unidentified serial killers?
    #2
    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. · Most chilling thing you've heard a serial killer say? · Currently active and unidentified serial killers?
    50
  • Image
    44 posts in the past month
    1. New picture of Ed Kemper surfaces
    2. In 2004, Dennis Rader (B.T.K) left a package for the police department in Wichita that included Nancy Fox’s drivers license and a Barbie doll with its hands and feet bound with a plastic bag wrapped around its head.
    3. How long did John Wayne Gacy rape, torture and humiliate his victims, before finally killing them? Are we talking 1-2 hours, or days?
    #3
    Image
    New picture of Ed Kemper surfaces · In 2004, Dennis Rader (B.T.K) left a package for the police department in Wichita that included Nancy Fox’s drivers license and a Barbie doll with its hands and feet bound with a plastic bag wrapped around its head. · How long did John Wayne Gacy rape, torture and humiliate his victims, before finally killing them? Are we talking 1-2 hours, or days?
    44
  • Questions
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Have you ever unknowingly met or interacted with a serial killer?
    2. Who was a very sloppy / careless serial killer that was caught much later than they should have been?
    3. Will Jack the ripper ever be solved
    #4
    Questions
    Have you ever unknowingly met or interacted with a serial killer? · Who was a very sloppy / careless serial killer that was caught much later than they should have been? · Will Jack the ripper ever be solved
    23
  • Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Unknown Case: Yvan Keller, the “Pillow Killer” — Possibly One of the Most Prolific Serial Killers in European History
    2. Most humiliating facts about serial killers?
    3. Somsak Pornnarai, "The Rapist from the Mekong River Basin"
    #5
    Other
    Unknown Case: Yvan Keller, the “Pillow Killer” — Possibly One of the Most Prolific Serial Killers in European History · Most humiliating facts about serial killers? · Somsak Pornnarai, "The Rapist from the Mekong River Basin"
    9

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 663K 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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