A modern Jack the Ripper haunted Long Island for decades, targeting sex workers while authorities failed to act. Discover how Rex Heuermann evaded capture for so long despite leaving victims along Ocean Parkway. From corruption within Suffolk County PD to public apathy toward the victims, this chilling case exposes how prejudice and incompetence allowed a killer to continue his reign of terror until a DNA breakthrough finally brought him to justice.

Dive into the dark world of serial killers as we explore the most notorious criminals who terrorized society from 2000 to 2024. This chilling countdown reveals the most infamous murderers of each year, their horrifying crimes, and the justice that ultimately caught up with them.

Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’re taking a closer look at 5 true crime stories from the last few years that have captured the attention of news outlets and true crime enthusiasts everywhere.

It took years but these crimes were finally solved. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the most puzzling cold criminal cases that authorities were finally able to close in 2023.