Notorious Finnish serial killer who terrorized rural Finland in the late 19th century, murdering several people, mostly women and children, and evading capture for years. Known for his brutal methods and ability to evade detection.
Juhani Aataminpoika, alias Kerpeikkari, is infamously known as Finland's first serial killer, leaving a trail of blood and terror in his wake. Between October and November of 1849, he brutally murdered 12 people in southern Finland, earning him a notorious place in the country's dark history.
Aataminpoika's life of crime began at a young age, abandoning his home at 15 to live a nomadic life of petty theft and mischief. In October 1849, he was imprisoned for stealing horses, but during transport to Hauho for his trial, he escaped, sparking a homicidal spree that would claim the lives of many innocent people.
Aataminpoika's killing spree took him from Lammi to Heinola, where he murdered his own family, including his parents and two children. He then traveled to the Saimaa Canal, killing more people along the way, including a sailor, to obtain his papers and assume a new identity.
Aataminpoika's reign of terror finally came to an end on November 20, 1849, when he was captured in Palsa, near the Lammi and Padasjoki border. Following his trial, the Vyborg Court of Appeal sentenced him to death, but the Emperor commuted the sentence to 40 lashes and life imprisonment.
In January 1853, Aataminpoika was transferred to Suomenlinna, where he spent the remainder of his life chained to a wall, a grim reminder of the horrors he had unleashed upon Finland. Though his legacy is one of terror and tragedy, Aataminpoika's crimes serve as a stark reminder of the darker aspects of human nature.
Aataminpoika's gruesome crimes continue to haunt Finland's history, serving as a chilling reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked violence and chaotic desires.
79 Years Old
Notorious serial killer who confessed to 30 murders, mostly of young women, during the 1970s, known for his charismatic persona and evasion of capture for years.
84 Years Old
Notorious serial killer and rapist who terrorized Chicago in the 1970s, murdering at least 33 young men and boys, often targeting vulnerable individuals.
66 Years Old
Notorious serial killer and sex offender who terrorized California in the 1980s, committing heinous crimes that shocked the nation. Known for his brutal and satanic rituals.
73 Years Old
Notorious serial killer and arsonist who terrorized New York City in the 1970s, killing six people and injuring seven others, earning the nickname "Son of Sam."
81 Years Old
A notorious serial killer who led a double life as a church leader and family man, known for murdering 10 people in Kansas between 1974 and 1991.
66 Years Old
Notorious serial killer who committed heinous murders and engaged in necrophilia and cannibalism, shocking the nation with his depraved crimes.
