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Serial Killer Activity Timeline Statistics
Serial killers are most active in their late 20s to early 30s, with a declining trend in their 40s and beyond.
In this post, we explore a comprehensive timeline of serial killer activity in the United States, shedding light on the chilling statistics and trends that have emerged over the years. From the staggering number of murders to the demographics of perpetrators and patterns of behavior, these findings offer a stark glimpse into the world of serial killers.
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"There were 19,907 serial murders in the United States between 1900 and 2010."
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"Serial killers are most active in their 20s and 30s."
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"The average age of a serial killer’s first murder is 29.7 years."
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"Approximately 86% of serial killers are male."
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"Peak years for murders committed by serial killers were in the late-1970s."
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"With a tally of 51 serial killings, Florida was the most dangerous U.S state for victims of serial killers from 1900 to 2014."
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"From 2000 to 2010, the average age of serial killers decreased."
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"From 1970 to 2000, over 90% of countries experienced at least one serial killing event."
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"The average number of victims for a serial killer is 11."
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"More than 50% of serial killers were raised by both biological parents."
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"24.6% of serial killers are African American."
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"Over half of all US serial killers operated in the Pacific and South area of the country."
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"About 20% of Serial Killers are addicted to alcohol and drugs."
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"Females comprise about 15% of all serial killers."
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"There is an average lapse of about 29 days between different serial killings."
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"Between 1900 and 2010, at least 2,098 serial killers were active in the United States."
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"The decade with the most recorded serial killers was the 1980s."