Supernatural Serial Killers

What Makes Them Murder?

By: Samantha Lyon, Dr. Daphne Tan

Narrated by: William Roberts

Albert Fish held the genuine belief that the murders he committed were upon instruction from God. Peter Stumpp, who started practicing the "wicked arts" from 12 years of age, was convinced he was a werewolf. There are many more murderous individuals like them.

Supernatural Serial Killers explores the association between serial killers and the supernatural. The crimes committed by these men and women usually involved sexual deviance, cannibalism, and violence toward children. In 16th-century Europe, the problem became so significant that "werewolf witch trials" were conducted. Many have no idea that it was possible to be tried and convicted for the crime of being a werewolf, but lycanthropy was a serious and major social concern in the 1500s.

In this book, approximately 20 supernatural serial killers are discussed, including their backgrounds, crimes, trials, and defenses.

©2016 Arcturus Publishing Limited (P)2016 Arcturus Digital Limited

Good set of stories

Good collection of serial killers. Not so much supernatural as some of the more bizzare killers on record.

Love this book

This book was not only educational but fascinating The authors did an amazing job at relaying information and telling stories of these notorious serial killers. We’ll written!!!! And the reader kept me engaged and excited to hear more.

An intriguing history of serial killers

This is not your typical book on serial killers. The authors trace the history in the belief of werewolves and vampires. In more superstitious times, people believed certain individuals to be possessed by the devil. There was a time in our history where you could be convicted of being a werewolf. Michel Verdun of France was a self proclaimed werewolf, and his story is the first profiled. Peter Stumpp claimed to have a magical belt from the devil himself that would turn him into a devouring wolf. Other notorious killers documented include the "vampire of Hanover" Fritz Haarmann, Albert Fish, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez. The book also details lesser known serial killers such as Richard Chase, the vampire of Sacramento, Jack Owens Spillman (dubbed the Werewolf Butcher), and Russia's Andrei Chikatilo, who likely killed more 50 people during his reign of terror. The authors share a collection of gripping and chilling tales!

easy read

interesting and varied. goes over 16 serial killers from all over the world. each subject had their own chapter. pretty good in my opinion.
narrator was a good choice, but once or twice the accent he used sounded more Boston than Brazilian or Eastern lol. didn't ruin anything, or subtract from the narrative. the accent is only used when quoting directly for one or two sentences.
I was pleased with the variety. I had not heard of a few of these murderers. worth the credit!

Not supernatural

Interesting subject. Not sure where “supernatural” is coming from. Mainly serial killer info discussed in other books and documentaries. Cliff notes version