10 Mistakes That Got Serial Killers Caught

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Jordy McKen

These mistakes brought down some of history's most despicable criminals. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down the errors and miscalculations that led to serial killers getting captured. Our countdown of serial killers who got caught after making a mistake includes David Berkowitz, Ted Bundy, Dennis Rader, and more!

  • #11: Parking Ticket
  • #10: Missing License Plate
  • #9: False License Plate
  • #8: Scratch Marks
  • #7: Public Indecency
  • #6: Forged Will
  • #5: Plumbing Issues
  • #4: Erratic Driving
  • #3: Stolen Car
  • #2: Floppy Disk

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