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Deadliest Serial Killers Trivia Quiz

Here's a pop-quiz about some of the most vicious serial killers I have ever researched. Let's see how well you know your serial killer trivia. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kimandelise. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kimandelise

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
294,879

Updated
Apr 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4222

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. During the 1980s, what torturous twosome was nabbed by police after attempting to steal a vise from a California hardware store? Hint

Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris

Leonard Lake and Charles Ng

Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono

Fred and Rose West

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Question 2 of 10

2. "The Candyman" began his reign of terror in an area of Houston called the Heights. In what Houston suburb did his reign finally come to an end? Hint

Baytown

Katy

Pasadena

Huntsville

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Question 3 of 10

3. What 15th century French aristocrat, known to some as the "Original Bluebeard", was executed in 1440 for the torture and murder of between 150 and 300 children? Hint

Henri Landru

Thierry Paulin

Joseph Vacher

Gilles de Rais

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following murderers was once a Florida deputy sheriff? Hint

Robert Berdella

Gerard Schaefer

Robert Black

Arthur Gary Bishop

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Dean Corll's partner in crime who ultimately shot and killed him to end the murder spree? Hint

Tim Kerley

Coral Watts

David Brooks

Elmer Wayne Henley Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. This fatal female stalked Florida highways and truck-stops while luring men with prostitution, then killed and robbed them. Who is she? Hint

Genene Jones

Anna Marie Hahn

Myra Hindley

Aileen Wuornos

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Question 7 of 10

7. Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka's first victim was Paul's younger brother.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is the self professed "BTK Killer"? Hint

William McDonald

Randall Woodfield

Dennis Rader

Gary Ridgway

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Question 9 of 10

9. This man was dubbed "Charlie Chopoff" by the local kids of New York's West Side and Harlem districts when he killed several young children during 1972 and 1973. Who is he?
Hint

Harvey Carignan

Timothy Spencer

Billy Glaze

Miguel Rivera

10. This French doctor was executed by guillotine in May of 1946. He was convicted of killing twenty-four war-time refugees and patients, then disposing of the bodies in his furnace. Who is he? Hint

Dr. Teet Haerm

Dr. Thomas Neill Cream

Dr. Marcel Petiot

Dr. Glennon Engleman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During the 1980s, what torturous twosome was nabbed by police after attempting to steal a vise from a California hardware store?

Answer: Leonard Lake and Charles Ng

After the store employee called the police, the pair were stopped in their car. The discovery of a weapon within the car led to Lake's arrest. Lake committed suicide by taking cyanide tablets while in custody. This led police to investigate his property where human remains were found.

Charles Ng fled to Canada. One year later he was arrested for shoplifting again. After serving time in a Canadian prison, the US authorities appealed for his extradition. It took 14 long years for Ng to be convicted for the crimes that were uncovered in 1985.

2. "The Candyman" began his reign of terror in an area of Houston called the Heights. In what Houston suburb did his reign finally come to an end?

Answer: Pasadena

Dean Corll a.k.a. "The Candyman" left a horrible trail of death all across Houston and surrounding areas. A boat shed in southwest Houston contained the graves of seventeen of the twenty-seven recovered victims.

3. What 15th century French aristocrat, known to some as the "Original Bluebeard", was executed in 1440 for the torture and murder of between 150 and 300 children?

Answer: Gilles de Rais

Gilles de Rais lived a lavish, wealthy life at the height of his power. Because of this wealth and power, he was free to prey on children without question for several years.

4. Which one of the following murderers was once a Florida deputy sheriff?

Answer: Gerard Schaefer

Gerard Schaefer a.k.a. "The Butcher of Blind Creek" was a sadist, who in the end, got a small taste of his own medicine when he was killed by a fellow inmate while in prison.

5. What is the name of Dean Corll's partner in crime who ultimately shot and killed him to end the murder spree?

Answer: Elmer Wayne Henley Jr.

Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. was sent to a Texas prison to serve out his sentence.

6. This fatal female stalked Florida highways and truck-stops while luring men with prostitution, then killed and robbed them. Who is she?

Answer: Aileen Wuornos

After confessing to the murders of seven men, Aileen Wuornos was convicted, sentenced and executed for her crimes.

7. Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka's first victim was Paul's younger brother.

Answer: False

Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka's first victim was Tammy Holmolka, Karla's younger sister.

8. Which of the following is the self professed "BTK Killer"?

Answer: Dennis Rader

Dennis Rader is a meticulous killer who evaded authorities for many years. He is very articulate and seems to enjoy analyzing and explaining his own behavior in great detail, as if to brag. I loathe him.

9. This man was dubbed "Charlie Chopoff" by the local kids of New York's West Side and Harlem districts when he killed several young children during 1972 and 1973. Who is he?

Answer: Miguel Rivera

Apparently, Miguel Rivera was deemed to be so insane that he would likely never stand trial for his crimes.

10. This French doctor was executed by guillotine in May of 1946. He was convicted of killing twenty-four war-time refugees and patients, then disposing of the bodies in his furnace. Who is he?

Answer: Dr. Marcel Petiot

Dr. Petiot used strychnine filled "typhoid injections" to kill his victims. Why, for the purpose of acquiring their valuables, many of which were meagre. The odor and black smoke of the burning flesh in the furnace ultimately blew his cover.

Source: Author kimandelise

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