Lexic.us

Definition of Serial killer

1. Noun. Someone who murders more than three victims one at a time in a relatively short interval.

Definition of Serial killer

1. Noun. A person who commits multiple (more than two) murders, especially similar ones with no obvious motive over a period of time with a "cooling-off" period between each murder. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serial Killer

Literary usage of Serial killer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide by Shay Bilchik (1999)
"Washington, DC 20531 202-307-5983 202-514-6383 (Fax) lnternet: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Abduction and serial killer Unit ..."

2. Public Safety in the Nineties: The Attorney Generals Summit on Law (1992)
"Kenneth Eikenberry Mr. Eikenberry began by discussing two costly serial killer investigations in the State of Washington that caused much frustration for ..."

3. The Sex Offender by Barbara K. Schwartz, Henry R. Cellini (1999)
"... the former governor of Pennsylvania, found himself in a similar situation because his appointees paroled Reginald McFadden, a suspected serial killer. ..."

4. The Urban Condition: Space, Community, and Self in the Contemporary Metropolis by Ghent Urban Studies Team (1999)
"Married to an actress, he is a serial killer of young gay men. Further, in Nava's pessimistic vision, when homosexuals do gain visibility, ..."

5. Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12 by Kelly Gallagher (2004)
"In this novel, Bosch is tracking a serial killer who leaves poetry in his wake as clues. During his investigation, Bosch interrogates many potential ..."

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