The most notorious serial killer from each state

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• Each state has a connection to an infamous serial killer.
• Some serial killers are known for killing children, like David Meirhofer in Montana.
• Other killers are so famous they are known all over the country, like Ted Bundy, the BTK Killer, and John Wayne Gacy.

When the Golden State Killer was caught in 2018 — more than three decades after his crimes — the country was stunned. But these horrific murders are not unfamiliar to Americans. In fact, the United States has had more serial killers than any other country.

As early as the 1800s, the United States has seen killers who murdered on a massive scale. Since then, the country has become captivated with true crime, particularly serial killers. Shows like Netflix's "Mindhunter" or books like "I'll be Gone in the Dark" try to get into the minds of these terrifying killers to learn about motives and tactics.

Here's a list of men, women, and, yes, even families who were serial killers in every state across the United States.

Editor's Note: A warning that these accounts can be upsetting to some and describe graphic details of real-life cases.