The US has produced more documented serial killers than any other country, but some states have been linked to far more murderers than others.
A chilling map reveals the number associated with every state, with California recording more serial killers than anywhere else in the country.
The Golden State has had 128 known serial killers, according to figures compiled by World Population Review, followed by Texas with 90 and Florida with 76.
Ohio ranks fourth with 50, followed by Illinois with 43, Missouri with 41 and New York with 39.
Washington places eighth with 33 known serial killers, while Oregon and Indiana round out
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