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Solving Crimes of the Centuries

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Which infamous serial killer was known as the 'Whitechapel Murderer' and terrorized London in the late 19th century?

  1. Jack the Ripper

  2. Ted Bundy

  3. Jeffrey Dahmer

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jack the Ripper was a notorious serial killer who committed several gruesome murders in the Whitechapel district of London between 1888 and 1891.

In the 1920s, a series of mysterious poisonings occurred in New York City, targeting wealthy individuals. What was the name of the poisoner responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Mad Bomber

  2. The Zodiac Killer

  3. The Boston Strangler

  4. The Poisoner of New York


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Poisoner of New York, also known as Graham Young, was responsible for a string of poisonings in New York City during the 1920s, targeting wealthy individuals and causing widespread panic.

Which notorious bank robber and outlaw gained fame for his daring heists and escapes during the Great Depression era in the United States?

  1. Jesse James

  2. Billy the Kid

  3. Al Capone

  4. John Dillinger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Dillinger was a notorious bank robber and outlaw who operated during the Great Depression era in the United States. He gained fame for his daring heists and escapes, becoming a folk hero among some.

In the 1960s, a series of unsolved murders occurred in the Zodiac Killer case, leaving cryptic messages and symbols at crime scenes. Where did these crimes primarily take place?

  1. San Francisco

  2. Los Angeles

  3. New York City

  4. Chicago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zodiac Killer case primarily took place in San Francisco, California, where a series of unsolved murders and cryptic messages left at crime scenes captivated the public's attention.

Which infamous serial killer was known as the 'Night Stalker' and terrorized California in the 1980s?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. Richard Ramirez

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Richard Ramirez, also known as the 'Night Stalker,' was a notorious serial killer who committed a series of brutal murders and sexual assaults in California during the 1980s.

In the 1990s, a series of bombings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, targeting various locations including the Centennial Olympic Park. What was the name of the bomber responsible for these attacks?

  1. The Unabomber

  2. The Oklahoma City Bomber

  3. The Atlanta Bomber

  4. The Boston Bomber


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Atlanta Bomber, also known as Eric Rudolph, was responsible for a series of bombings in Atlanta, Georgia, during the 1990s, including the Centennial Olympic Park bombing.

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'BTK Killer' and terrorized Wichita, Kansas, for decades?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. Dennis Rader

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dennis Rader, also known as the 'BTK Killer,' was a notorious serial killer who committed a series of murders and burglaries in Wichita, Kansas, over several decades.

In the early 2000s, a series of sniper attacks occurred in the Washington, D.C., area, leaving multiple victims dead and injured. Who was the primary suspect in these attacks?

  1. John Allen Muhammad

  2. Lee Boyd Malvo

  3. Charles Whitman

  4. Timothy McVeigh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Allen Muhammad was the primary suspect in the Washington, D.C., area sniper attacks that occurred in the early 2000s, along with his accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo.

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Green River Killer' and targeted women in the Seattle area during the 1980s and 1990s?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. Gary Ridgway

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gary Ridgway, also known as the 'Green River Killer,' was a notorious serial killer who targeted women in the Seattle area during the 1980s and 1990s.

In the 2010s, a series of bombings occurred at the Boston Marathon, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Who was responsible for these attacks?

  1. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

  2. Tamerlan Tsarnaev

  3. Eric Rudolph

  4. Timothy McVeigh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, along with his brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred in 2013.

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Golden State Killer' and terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. Joseph James DeAngelo

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the 'Golden State Killer,' was a notorious serial killer who committed a series of murders, rapes, and burglaries in California during the 1970s and 1980s.

In the 1950s, a series of murders occurred in New York City, targeting young women and leaving cryptic messages at crime scenes. What was the name of the killer responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Mad Bomber

  2. The Zodiac Killer

  3. The Boston Strangler

  4. The Lipstick Killer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lipstick Killer, also known as William Heirens, was responsible for a series of murders in New York City during the 1950s, leaving cryptic messages written in lipstick at crime scenes.

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Son of Sam' and terrorized New York City in the 1970s?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. David Berkowitz

  4. John Wayne Gacy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Berkowitz, also known as the 'Son of Sam,' was a notorious serial killer who committed a series of shootings in New York City during the 1970s, leaving cryptic messages at crime scenes.

In the 1930s, a series of kidnappings occurred in the United States, targeting wealthy individuals and demanding large ransoms. What was the name of the gang responsible for these crimes?

  1. The Barker-Karpis Gang

  2. The Dillinger Gang

  3. The Bonnie and Clyde Gang

  4. The Ma Barker Gang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Barker-Karpis Gang, led by Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker, was responsible for a series of kidnappings and robberies in the United States during the 1930s.

Which notorious serial killer was known as the 'Milwaukee Cannibal' and targeted young men in the Milwaukee area during the 1990s?

  1. Ted Bundy

  2. Jeffrey Dahmer

  3. John Wayne Gacy

  4. Dennis Rader


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as the 'Milwaukee Cannibal,' was a notorious serial killer who targeted young men in the Milwaukee area during the 1990s, committing gruesome murders and acts of cannibalism.

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