Crime Solvers Central's serial killer database has 1,175 serial killer profiles covering 6,274 known victims. It covers serial killers with three or more victims, and each profile is written from multiple sources: who they were, who they killed, when and where, how they were caught and what happened to them.
Numbers updated November 14, 2026. Crime Solvers Central has helped close more than 307 cases.
There is no single database with every case. These are the main ones and what each is best for.
| Database | Run by | Covers | Area | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford / FGCU Serial Killer Database | University research project | Serial killers | Worldwide | For researchers | Coded research data rather than readable profiles. |
| Murderpedia | Volunteer-run | Murderers of all kinds | Worldwide | Free | Large encyclopedia, mostly collected articles. |
| Wikipedia lists of serial killers | Volunteer-edited | Serial killers | Worldwide | Free | Short list entries, uneven coverage. |
| Crime Solvers Central | Independent, volunteer-run | Serial killers with 3+ victims, plus mass murders, missing persons and unsolved homicides | Mainly U.S. and Canada | Free list and profile details; full write-ups for members | Readable profiles with sources, next to the unsolved cases. |
The serial killer list, each profile's key details and one source link are free. Members also get the full write-up, every source link, videos and the forum discussions. See membership options.
Journalists and researchers are welcome to cite these numbers. For charts by state, decade, age and sex, see the statistics dashboard.
Yes. Crime Solvers Central has 1,175 serial killer profiles with victims, dates, places and sources. Academic researchers also use the Radford/FGCU Serial Killer Database, and Murderpedia collects articles on murderers worldwide.
Definitions vary. The FBI uses two or more victims killed in separate events. Crime Solvers Central focuses on killers with three or more victims.
A serial killer kills people in separate events over time, with a cooling-off period in between. A mass murder is four or more people killed in a single event. See the mass murder database.
News reports, court records and published research. Each profile lists its sources.
New serial killer cases are found through news searches and reviewed before they go live. The numbers on this page were last updated November 14, 2026.
Crime Solvers Central is an independent, volunteer-run case research and advocacy site, not a law enforcement agency. In an emergency call 911. Questions? Contact us.
