serial murder
Multiple planned homicides
Serial murder is the killing of multiple victims in separate incidents over a period of time, typically with a cooling-off period between each crime.
Unlike mass murder, which involves multiple victims in a single event, serial murder unfolds across weeks, months, or even years.
The term usually implies three or more victims and often suggests a pattern in victim selection or method.
The investigation eventually linked the deaths to a single perpetrator committing serial murder.
- killerOne who causes death
- homicideCausing another's death
- victimOne harmed by another
- body countTally of the deceased
- psychopathPerson without conscience
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- homicide lawhomicide, manslaughter, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, justifiable homicide
- capital crimestreason, high treason, terrorism, assassination, contract killing
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