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We've all heard the stories of Jack the Ripper, and H.H. Holmes, but hey were not the only historic serial killers. Here are ten you haven't heard of.

A new book by Dr Marissa A Harrison explores the traits that mark out female serial killers, finding they are often better educated and motivated by money, and are overrepresented in healthcare professions

E ffigy, about a female serial killer in 1828 Germany and the groundbreaking female law clerk tasked with tracking her down, my mind—maybe like yours—pictured a period version of Killing Eve. Obviously, I was immediately sold. And while this movie turned out to be very different from what I was expecting, it ended up being something that stood beautifully on its own, no comparisons needed. Effigy is inspired by the true story of Gesche Gottfried (played by Suzan Anbeh), who was found guil...

‘Effigy — Poison and the City’ Review: Death and the Matron Udo Flohr’s stagy drama follows the investigation of a real-life serial killer in 1820s Germany. Suzan Anbeh in “Effigy — Poison and the City.”Credit...Laemmle Directed by Udo Flohr When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. A surreal period drama inspired by real events, Udo Flohr’s “Effigy — Poison and the Cityâ€�...