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 664K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the True Crime communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Just for Fun topic page.

Roughly 28K 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 Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention books, documentaries, and podcasts.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +28K members
Growth: +4.4% / 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: 20K members

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: 68 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Why my YouTube vedios only get 20 ,30 views ? i spend hours on editing but still got no views.Does anyone tell me what the problem with my content?
    2. Why my YouTube vedios only get 20 ,30 views ? i spend hours on editing but still got no views.Does anyone tell me what the problem with my content?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Why my YouTube vedios only get 20 ,30 views ? i spend hours on editing but still got no views.Does anyone tell me what the problem with my content? · Why my YouTube vedios only get 20 ,30 views ? i spend hours on editing but still got no views.Does anyone tell me what the problem with my content?
    2
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I need to know where I can find someone to unofficially investigate someone. I’m not comfortable with going into too much detail about who exactly they are for obvious reasons but I need someone who can direct my personal investigation with the facts I’m willing to share. What can I do?
    2. I need help being pointed in the right direction to investigate someone. I need to do it privately and quietly. Where can I start?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    I need to know where I can find someone to unofficially investigate someone. I’m not comfortable with going into too much detail about who exactly they are for obvious reasons but I need someone who can direct my personal investigation with the facts I’m willing to share. What can I do? · I need help being pointed in the right direction to investigate someone. I need to do it privately and quietly. Where can I start?
    2

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
    63 posts in the past month
    1. Five missing women feared dead after images and videos found in Philadelphia home
    2. Survivor and Author Rosie Juarez - the niece of a prominent 1985 serial killer - has published her memoir detailing her survival of abuse by her uncle. Her book is currently on Amazon.
    3. Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis to be released
    #1
    News
    Five missing women feared dead after images and videos found in Philadelphia home · Survivor and Author Rosie Juarez - the niece of a prominent 1985 serial killer - has published her memoir detailing her survival of abuse by her uncle. Her book is currently on Amazon. · Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis to be released
    63
  • Discussion
    40 posts in the past month
    1. Most chilling thing you've heard a serial killer say?
    2. Currently active and unidentified serial killers?
    3. What killer had the most functional life during their murders?
    #2
    Discussion
    Most chilling thing you've heard a serial killer say? · Currently active and unidentified serial killers? · What killer had the most functional life during their murders?
    40
  • Questions
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Will Jack the ripper ever be solved
    2. What are some examples of a serial killer being selfless?
    3. Why do you think Gary Ridgeway cried when one of the victims family members told him he forgives him?
    #3
    Questions
    Will Jack the ripper ever be solved · What are some examples of a serial killer being selfless? · Why do you think Gary Ridgeway cried when one of the victims family members told him he forgives him?
    21
  • Image
    16 posts in the past month
    1. On September 6th, 1974, 12-year old Brooks Bracewell and 14-year old Georgia Geer dissappeared after skipping school. Police treated the case as runaways and didn't started investigating until their bodies were found two years later
    2. 47 years ago today in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, C.A., Jacqueline Doris Gilliam and Jacqueline Leah Lamp were abducted – victims of the "Tool Box Killers" – and their remains were later found in the San Gabriel Mountains over a year later. May they RIP.
    3. Remembering Lesley Ann Downley on her (belated) heavenly birthday
    #4
    Image
    On September 6th, 1974, 12-year old Brooks Bracewell and 14-year old Georgia Geer dissappeared after skipping school. Police treated the case as runaways and didn't started investigating until their bodies were found two years later · 47 years ago today in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, C.A., Jacqueline Doris Gilliam and Jacqueline Leah Lamp were abducted – victims of the "Tool Box Killers" – and their remains were later found in the San Gabriel Mountains over a year later. May they RIP. · Remembering Lesley Ann Downley on her (belated) heavenly birthday
    16
  • Other
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Most humiliating facts about serial killers?
    2. Somsak Pornnarai, "The Rapist from the Mekong River Basin"
    3. Nirut Sonkhamhan A Thai serial killer who is a nightmare for pickup truck drivers.
    #5
    Other
    Most humiliating facts about serial killers? · Somsak Pornnarai, "The Rapist from the Mekong River Basin" · Nirut Sonkhamhan A Thai serial killer who is a nightmare for pickup truck drivers.
    7

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 664K 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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