What are some famous serial killer stories?

One well - known American serial killer novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying psychiatrist - turned - serial - killer, Hannibal Lecter.

One well - known story is about H.H. Holmes. His murder castle was a place of great horror. After his execution, there were reports of strange noises and apparitions in the building. It's possible that the sheer evil that took place there made people believe in a ghostly presence. Also, the story of Ed Gein has some elements that could be considered 'ghost - like'. His abnormal behavior and the things he did with the bodies made his story very disturbing, and some say there are strange happenings around the places related to his crimes.

Jeffrey Dahmer's story is also among the top. He committed heinous crimes including murder, dismemberment and necrophilia. His actions were so disturbing that it shocked the world when his crimes were discovered. He lured his victims, mostly young men, to his apartment.

Famous serial killer novels usually have a build - up of suspense. In 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter', the reader is constantly on edge as Dexter tries to balance his double life. The novels may also include elements of forensic science or criminal profiling. 'The Alienist' is a good example where the characters use new - fangled methods of the time to track down the killer. And they often have a moral ambiguity, as the killers may have some sort of justifying backstory in their own minds, like in 'American Psycho' where Patrick Bateman's actions are somewhat influenced by his warped view of society.

One well - known serial killer story is about Ted Bundy. He was a charming yet extremely dangerous man who committed numerous heinous crimes against young women. His case was highly publicized and his ability to deceive people was astonishing.

There was this one serial killer who was obsessed with collecting hats. He would steal his victims' hats and then arrange them in his secret lair. He got caught because he was spotted wearing a really outlandish hat that belonged to one of his victims. It's a bit of a 'funny' story considering the absurdity of it all.

The story of Ted Bundy is also very sad. He was charming and used his looks to deceive many young women. These women trusted him, not knowing his true nature. His killings left behind a trail of broken families and friends. The pain of the victims' families was magnified by the public attention and the long legal processes.

Aileen Wuornos was a female serial killer. She claimed that she killed her victims, all men, in self - defense as they were trying to rape her while she was working as a prostitute. However, her story is complex and her actions were ultimately deemed as serial killing. She had a difficult childhood which might have contributed to her later actions.

Definitely 'In Cold Blood'. It was revolutionary in the true - crime genre, being one of the first to really dig deep into a real - life murder case like it did. It not only tells the story of the crime but also explores the psyches of the killers.

There may be some niche or indie novels that explore this dark theme specifically related to a gay serial killer, but they are not as mainstream as other crime or thriller novels. It's a rather dark and taboo area for literature, so not as widely publicized.