Why are there fewer black serial killers?

Reality: 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. read more

While there is definately a media bias toward over-reporting of white male serial killers, that doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't fewer black serial killers. Part of this, of course, has to do with the prejudicial perceptions about the qualities that serial killers generally have, and how they interact with American racial biases. read more

Serial killings account for no more than 1 percent of all murders committed in the U.S. Based on recent FBI crime statistics, there are approximately 15,000 murders annually, so that means there are no more than 150 victims of serial murder in the U.S. in any given year. 1 The FBI estimates that there are between twenty-five and fifty serial killers operating throughout the U.S. at any given time. read more