Are most serial killers in America white?

This is the reality of race and homicide in the U.S. The popularly held and sometimes politicized notion that most murders are inter-racial is simply not accurate. It fact, reality is exactly the opposite of the myth. The myth that all serial killers are white is routinely fueled and reinforced by the entertainment news media. read more

Contrary to popular mythology, not all serial killers are white. Serial killers span all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. The racial diversity of serial killers generally mirrors that of the overall U.S. population. There are well documented cases of African-American, Latino and Asian-American serial killers. read more

The most common myths about serial killers encompass such factors as their race, gender, intelligence, living conditions and victim characteristics. Myth #1: All Serial Killers Are Men. Reality: This is simply not true but it is understandable why the public would hold this erroneous belief. read more