The Dark Side of History: Vile and Sadistic Killers You've Never Heard Of

😱Learn about infamous killers who have escaped justice and remain unknown to the general public.

🔪Uncover the terrifying details of their gruesome crimes, including mutilations and dismemberments.

🌍Explore the geographic and historical context in which these killers operated, from New York City to Cleveland.

🕵️‍♂️Examine the investigations and law enforcement efforts to catch these elusive murderers.

🎥Discover why these chilling stories have not received the same attention as other well-known serial killers.

How many victims did the New York Ripper have?

—The New York Ripper brutally killed two young people in Manhattan in 1915.

Who was the Cleveland Torso Murderer?

—The Cleveland Torso Murderer, also known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, brutally killed twelve victims in Cleveland, Ohio between 1934 and 1938.

What were the murder weapons used by these killers?

—The New York Ripper used various brutal methods, while the Cleveland Torso Murderer used an axe and dismemberment.

Were these killers ever caught?

—The New York Ripper and the Cleveland Torso Murderer both managed to evade capture and their identities remain unknown to this day.

Why aren't these killers as well-known as others?

—The lack of media coverage and the marginalized backgrounds of the victims may have contributed to the lesser-known status of these killers.

00:00Introduce the topic of the world's most vile and sadistic killers who have escaped justice.

03:14Detail the murders committed by the New York Ripper and the panic it caused in the community.

09:46Discuss the heinous crimes of the Cleveland Torso Murderer, including the dismemberment of victims.

13:40Explore the prevalence of axe murderers during the early 20th century, including the Axeman of New Orleans and the Servant Girl Annihilator.

16:22Examine the case of the Doodler, an elusive killer who targeted victims in San Francisco.