When people hear the words “serial killer,” they often picture a very specific type: male, mysterious, and probably the subject of at least three documentaries. But history—and true crime—has proven that women are just as capable of becoming infamous killers,

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann agrees to plea deal for multiple murders in haunting case that horrified Long Island, east of New York City, according to reports.

A guilty plea would mark a dramatic reversal for Heuermann, who had pleaded not guilty to seven murders.

Wesley Brownlee, a man suspected of killing six people and wounding another in a series of shootings in Northern California, has a criminal history that includes convictions for drug crimes, authorities said. Brownlee was arrested on Saturday.

Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty at an April 8 court appearance, and admit to killing women and dumping their bodies near Gilgo Beach along with other locations on Long Island,

James Holland, the Texas Ranger who helped crack "the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history," is breaking his silence on how he finally got the murderer to confess. Samuel Little was interviewed repeatedly by Holland, dubbed the "serial killer ...

If I had to make a safe bet on what’s living in Netflix’s coveted Top 10 at any given moment, I’d say it’s usually a mix of true crime, psychological thrillers, and at least one WWE title. And honestly?

Explore 5 lesser-known American serial killers whose crimes shocked communities and remained hidden for years, now featured on Oxygen.