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It’s comforting to know that most serial killers are arrested and put behind bars.
Unfortunately not all serial killers are found, and some still stalk the streets today in
search of their next victim. From the original night stalker to the infamous zodiac killer
we countdown the top 10 serial killers that are still at large.
#10 Connecticut River Valley Killer - In the mid 1980’s along the new Hampshire and Vermont
border, an unknown assailant was stalking and killing unsuspecting female victims,.
A total of 7 women between the ages of 16 to 38 were killed, and all of them were found
to have multiple stab wounds which reinforced the presence of a twisted serial killer. On
August 16th 1988 Jane Boroski was on the way home when she was attacked and stabbed 27
times but was able to escape with her life. After this attack, the killings stopped, and
although the police have several suspects, the case has gone cold.
#9 West Mesa Bone Collector - On February 2nd 2009, Christine Ross took her dog Ruca
for a walk near their home in Albuquerque New Mexico. During their excursion she noticed
a bone protruding from the ground, and contacted the police department who quickly determined
it was human. Police descended on the area, and discovered the remains of 11 women. It
was determined the women had gone missing between 2001 to 2005, and most were known
prostitutes or drug users. The police have little to go on, as no forensic evidence was
found at the burial site and no witnesses have come forward. There is currently a $100,000
reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for
this horrifying crime.
#8 Long Island Serial Killer - In December of 2010, a police officer who was on a routine
training exercise with his dog found the skeletal remains of a woman in a burlap sack. After
searching the area, Police found the remains of an additional 9 victims. There has been
much speculation of the identity of the killer, and has been suggested he may knowledge of
techniques used in law enforcement, which has helped him avoid detection.
#7 Stoneman - Over the course of 6 Months in 1989 , 13 people were murdered in the streets
of Kolkata India. All of the victims were homeless, and would sleep in dimly lit areas
making them easy targets. Police assumed the killer was a large muscular male, because
of the gruesome way the murders were committed by dropping a heavy stone or concrete slab
on the persons head. Although the police had several suspects, and interviewed several
suspicious people, no arrests were made and the killings stopped.
#6 Rainbow Maniac - Between February of 2007 and august 2008 13 gay men were murdered in
cold blood in Paturis park in Carapicuiba Brazil. All of the victims died from a gunshot
wound to the head, and the last victim was shot a total of 12 times. Although a suspect
was arrested, a retired state police officer, he was never convicted and the crimes remain
unsolved.
#5 Original Night Stalker - Also known as the East Area Rapist, this unidentified killer
was responsible for at least 10 murders and the rape of another 50. Police believe the
suspect began as a burglar that targeted women in middle class neighborhoods and slowly evolved
into killing his victims. DNA evidence has linked the 10 slayings, and police believe
the killer could be responsible for another 3. The Original night Stalker has never been
apprehended and several suspects have been cleared through DNA.
#4 Doodler - This unidentified serial killer was given the nickname doodler because he
would sketch his victims before having sex with them and then stab them to death. Targeting
his victims at gay clubs and restaurants, he is responsible for killing 14 men from
the gay community in San Francisco between January 1974 and September 1975. Although
police had a suspect, the case wasn’t able to proceed because three of his surviving
victims didn’t want to reveal their sexual orientation publicly by testifying against
the perpetrator in court.
#3 Monster of Florence Also known as Ill Monstro, This psychopath is responsible for killing
16 people in Florence Italy between 1968 and 1985. Usually targeting couples the killer
would shoot the male victim, then stab the female victim to death and mutilate the corpse.
Police arrested several men, but were later released when subsequent killings happened
using the same weapon and method. American Author Thomas Harris based character Hannibal
Lecter from the novel Silence of the Lambs on The Monster of Florence, and attended the
trial of one of the suspects.
#2 In British Columbia Canada, a killer stalks an 800 KM section of Highway 16 dubbed the
“Highway of Tears”. A total of 18 young women have either disappeared or been found
dead since 1969. Although police have linked some of the murders to deceased criminal Bobby
Jack Fowler, investigators are doubtful they will ever solve all of the cases. Police have
a strong suspicion that there may be more than 1 killer involved, and are using new
forensic technologies to re-examine the evidence.
#1 Zodiac Killer - The most infamous on our list, the zodiac killer is responsible for
killing up to 37 people. Usually targeting young couples in secluded areas he would either
shoot or stab his victims. After killing the Zodiac would taunt local authorities by either
calling the police or sending in letters to local newspapers. A total of 18 letters were
sent, and would include physical evidence from the crime scene. In some letters, the
Zodiac Killer would include cryptograms which he claimed revealed his identity, and to this
day only 1 of 4 has been solved. A number of suspects have been named, but no conclusive
evidence has surfaced and the case remains open with the San Francisco Police Department.