In the era of true crime podcasts and record-breaking documentaries, serial killers are a topic of obsession for a good chunk of our society. However, it's easy to forget about the countless actual human beings who were left in their wake and never were mentioned in a show or podcast. Not only have such crimes impacted victims and their families, they also leave echoes in their communities for decades.
Redditor u/fossacecak put out a call for people who are reasonably sure they've interacted with serial killers. For better or worse, people showed up in droves to share their experiences with strangers on the internet.
People who are pretty sure theyโve encountered a serial killer, what happened?
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Warning: Emotionally charged subjects like murder and sexual assault are discussed.
Firing a serial killer seems like a tense situation
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Your friendly neighborhood helicopter pilot has a secret
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If a park ranger is too friendly, think twice
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You better hope that expensive popcorn is the worst thing happening in your local theater
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Creeps like this are why 'stranger danger' was drilled into kids
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Here's the perfect excuse to never hitchhike again
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What else aren't you parents telling you?
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Now these are some bizarre family matters
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And remember: Polite conversations aren't always just harmless chitchat
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