5 Teen Serial Killers Who Almost Got Away With Murder

When it comes to serial killers, scientists and psychologists have long debated the question of nature versus nature. Did life events make them prone to violence, or are some people just born to kill?

While most serial killers are middle-aged white males, there are certainly others who don’t fit the typical profile. Perhaps most disturbing of all are those who become serial killers even before they are out of their teens. It’s easy to vilify a murderous adult, but to hate someone who is practically a child? That brings up a whole new set of emotions for everyone involved.

Here are five teenage serial killers who tried to get away with murder. Each was arrested, but as a warning, some readers may find his stories distressing.

1. James Fairweather – 15 years old