in 1966
There were 37 active serial killers in the United States.
is Charles in Charge?
Charles Manson
In June 1966, Manson was sent for the second time to Terminal Island in preparation for early release.
Head of the family
Charles Whitman
Texas Tower Sniper
On August 1, 1966, Whitman, along with an assortment of weapons and supplies stored in a trunk, entered the University of Texas tower, wearing overalls. He headed up to the observation deck, fatally injuring a receptionist and killing two others along the way. Once he reached the deck, he began shooting at the people below. The rampage lasted less than two hours, with most of the deaths and injuries occurring in the first 15 to 20 minutes. Killing 14 wounding 30.
Charles Richard Speck
Born to Raise Hell
July 14, 1966, eight student nurses are brutally murdered by Richard Speck at their group residence in Chicago, Illinois. Speck threatened the women with both a gun and a knife, tying each of them up while robbing their townhouse. Over the next several hours, Speck stabbed and strangled each of the young women throughout various rooms of the place.
Name Unknown
The Highway Killer
Name unknown at this time. Roaming vagrant holding varies odd jobs throughout the midwest. Known to start religious following. Turned himself in proclaiming he was the Highway Killer. Escaped in freak storm and yet to be found. Unknown number of victims at this time. Said to be over 30.
