Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast

The Most Prolific Serial Killer in U.S. History | Samuel Little

Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast

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On New Year’s Eve 1970, a vulnerable woman named Mary Brosley was murdered after leaving a bar with a stranger—becoming the first known victim of Samuel Little. Her death marked the beginning of what the FBI later confirmed as the most prolific serial killing spree in U.S. history, spanning decades and at least 93 victims.

Writer: Mike Colucci



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