Serial Killers: Real and Imagined

Written and read by Dr. Emily Zarka, this Audible Original looks at how boundaries between fiction and fact are blurred in the construction of the serial killer archeytpe in popular culture—with very real-world effects. While the term “serial killer” may be relatively modern, humanity’s dark fascination with the monstrous archetype is historically grounded in folklore, fiction, and popular culture. Why are we so fascinated with these figures? Find out alongside Dr. Zarka in this lecture series.