Serial Killers
This “Son of Sam” killer claimed a dog told him to murder 6 people in New York in the 1970s.
Who is David Berkowitz?
This common backyard insect is responsible for more human deaths worldwide than any other animal.
What is a mosquito?
The Leave No Trace principle asks campers to pack out this, meaning everything you bring in, you take back out.
What is your trash (or waste/garbage)?
Known as the “BTK Killer,” this Kansas man bound, tortured, and killed 10 people over nearly 30 years before being caught in 2005.
Who is Dennis Rader?
A bite from this North American spider, identified by a red hourglass marking, can cause severe muscle cramps and nausea.
What is a black widow?
This Milwaukee killer, arrested in 1991, was found to have 17 victims and kept body parts in his apartment.
Who is Jeffrey Dahmer?
DAILY DOUBLE - This tick-borne illness, named after a Connecticut town, causes a bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms if untreated.
What is Lyme disease?
DAILY DOUBLE This cult leader orchestrated the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles, though he never killed anyone himself.
Who is Charles Manson?
The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards native to North America — unlike snakes, it delivers venom through this action rather than injecting it.
What is chewing (or gnawing)
This charming law student and former law enforcement volunteer was executed in 1989 after confessing to 30 murders across several states — though the true number may be higher.
Who is Ted Bundy?
This condition, also called “lockjaw,” can result from a deep puncture wound from an animal bite if the victim isn’t vaccinated.
What is tetanus?