Serial Killers Trivia Quiz March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test Serial Killers Answer 15 questions on famous serial murderers. *Disturbing Content Warning* 1 / 15 Who was given the nickname of the "Killer Clown," responsible for the death of 33 young men and boys? David Berkowitz Dennis Rader John Wayne Gacy Ed Gein Richard Ramirez 2 / 15 What London killer of several prostitutes during the 1880s was never caught? Peter Sutcliffe Jack the Ripper The ABC Killer Amelia Dyer Mary Ann Cotton 3 / 15 What medical doctor, nicknamed "Dr. Death," killed over 200 of his own patients from 1975-1998, primarily with painkillers given to elderly victims? Harold Shipman Amelia Sach Peter Sutcliffe Butchers Shankill William Burke 4 / 15 What killer from Milwaukee seduced, drugged, and killed 17 men & boys in the late 20th century? Aileen Wuornos Belle Gunness Dorothy Puente Ed Gein Jeffrey Dahmer 5 / 15 Where did H.H. Holmes operate his infamous "Murder Castle?" New York Salt Lake City New Orleans Chicago Detroit 6 / 15 Who or what did the "Son of Sam" killer, David Berkowitz, claim commanded him to kill? Ed Gein Black labrador dog Leatherface A humanoid rabbit "Mad Sam" DeStafano 7 / 15 What actress portrayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who murdered several of her male clients, in the movie Monster? Sharon Stone Michelle Pfeiffer Charlize Theron Uma Thurman Nicole Kidman 8 / 15 What good-looking, charismatic serial killer targeted college-aged women in the 1970s? Ted Bundy Gary Ridgway David Nilsen Edmund Kemper Peter Sutcliffe 9 / 15 What 6'9", 300-lb man killed 10 people in the 1970s, including his own mother? [Hint: he was portrayed by Cameron Britton in the Mindhunter series] Wayne Williams Edmund Kemper Richard Speck Fred West Jack Unterweger 10 / 15 What Wisconsin killer was the inspiration for characters from the movies Psycho and Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Jeffrey Dahmer Belle Gunness Ed Gein Walter Ellis Henry Lee Lucas 11 / 15 What actress portrayed a Dating Game contestant in Woman of the Hour, picking the bachelor Rodney Alcala, a real life serial killer? Jennifer Lawrence Anna Kendrick Emma Stone Jenna Ortega Margot Robbie 12 / 15 What American serial killer earned the nicknames, "Werewolf of Wysteria," "Gray Man", "Brooklyn Vampire," and the "Boogeyman?" Richard Speck Dennis Radar Wayne Williams Charles Manson Albert Fish 13 / 15 The Zodiac Killer sent letters to police using what symbol as his signature? Skull Crosshairs Star Triangle Scorpion 14 / 15 What was the nickname given to Dennis Rader? The Yorkshire Ripper Buffalo Bill The Grim Sleeper BTK Killer Son of Dad 15 / 15 Who is widely considered America's most prolific serial killer, with 60 confirmed victims from 1970-2005 of mostly marginalized women? Samuel Little Billy Chemirmir Israel Keyes Arthur Mitchell Ted Kaczynski Your score isThe average score is 62% 0% Restart quiz Other Links That May Interest You Dictators and Madmen Trivia Quiz Horror Movie Trivia Quiz Education Dojo – Psychology Learning Resources Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related
Not too bothered by a low score on this one. I was surprised to not see Hillary or Fauci mentioned….LOL Loading... Reply
73% on the serial killers quiz and 95% on the horror movies. I’m going to guess I know my killers LOL Loading... Reply
Not too bothered by a low score on this one. I was surprised to not see Hillary or Fauci mentioned….LOL
73% on the serial killers quiz and 95% on the horror movies. I’m going to guess I know my killers LOL