People Who Met Murderers Are Sharing Their Terrifying Stories, And I'm Never Leaving My House Again
A while back, we wrote about people who had run-ins with killers, and the BuzzFeed Community chimed in with their own terrifying experiences. Here are their horrifying stories, some of which were also shared in a Reddit thread.
1. The Christmas Dinner Horror
Several years ago, a woman hosted a Christmas dinner for friends, including a newlywed couple. The husband, who seemed aloof and disinterested, raised red flags for her. Tragically, on Valentine's Day, he tracked down his estranged wife, killed her and her friend, and attempted to murder his wife, who survived. He was later sentenced to life in prison.
2. A Close Call with a Serial Killer
One individual recounted a chilling encounter with Leonard Lake, a notorious serial killer. After agreeing to share a house with him, she experienced a series of unsettling events, including discovering photographs of herself taken without her consent. Years later, she learned of Lake's horrific crimes, which included the torture and murder of numerous women and children.
3. The Fake Police Officer
In 1979, a woman driving home late at night was followed by a car with a man who flashed a police light, attempting to pull her over. Fearing for her life, she sped away, only to later discover that the man was a suspect in a series of murders of women in the area.
4. The Hitchhiker Incident
A man shared his experience of picking up a hitchhiker who gave him an unsettling vibe. After dropping him off at a public place, he learned the next day that the hitchhiker had committed a murder.
5. The John Wayne Gacy Encounter
A former hitchhiker recounted being picked up by John Wayne Gacy, a notorious serial killer. After a night of drinking, he later saw Gacy's face on the news, realizing he had narrowly escaped a horrific fate.
6. The High School Connection
One woman discovered that a girl she went to high school with was on trial for murdering her five-year-old daughter. The realization that she had once shared lunch with someone capable of such a crime left her deeply unsettled.
7. The Creepy Cousin
At a family reunion, a young girl felt uneasy around her cousin, who had a troubling past. After their encounter, she learned he had committed a murder, leaving her shaken by the close call.
8. The Flea Market Encounter
A woman reminisced about shopping at a flea market where she interacted with Bob Berdella, a serial killer. The chilling realization that she had conversed with someone so dangerous haunted her.
9. The Former Landlord
A woman discovered that her former landlord had murdered and dismembered a young girl after a date. The thought that she had lived above him for years was terrifying.
10. The Gang Initiation
A man recounted how a classmate joined a gang and was involved in a brutal murder, leaving him horrified by the violence that lurked beneath the surface of their school.
11. The Blind Date
A friend of a woman went on a blind date with Michael Sams, who later became infamous for his brutal crimes. The unsettling feeling she had during the date proved to be a chilling premonition.
12. The Escape from a Serial Killer
A girl from high school managed to escape a serial child murderer by faking an asthma attack. Her bravery led to the capture of the killer, but the thought of what could have happened still haunts her.
13. The Disturbing Neighbor
A woman shared a story about a neighbor who seemed normal but was later revealed to have committed a horrific crime. The disconnect between appearance and reality left her feeling vulnerable.
14. The Elevator Encounter
A woman recalled a seemingly innocuous conversation with a hospital worker who later became a suspect in a high-profile disappearance case. The memory of that encounter still sends chills down her spine.
15. The Road Rage Incident
A terrifying road rage encounter left a woman feeling unsafe after a driver aggressively pursued her. Later, she learned that a similar-looking individual had committed a violent crime.
16. The Janitor's Night Shift
A janitor working late at night had a close encounter with a man who later became a wanted murderer. The fear of what could have happened if circumstances had been different still lingers.
These stories serve as a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk in everyday life. Have you ever encountered a murderer? Let us know in the comments or via this anonymous form.