The famous serial killers on this list chose men as their sole victims, for one reason or another, often earning them a spot behind bars. While some of these serial killers were of sane mind, a few of them lived out their days in mental institutions. Female serial killers also had myriad motives, from financial reasons to mental disorders.

A few of these serial killers killed gay men in a twisted attempt to battle their own sexual desires. While some of these serial killers chose their victims in order to steal from them, others had more sexually motivated reasons. Serial killers of men come from all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds. Which famous serial killers killed only men? Why did they set their sights on male victims? What became of these serial killers after they were caught? This list seeks to answer those questions and more.

Thursday, Department of Public Safety and Corrections spokeswoman Pam Laborde said in an emailed statement.

Lee, 47, was taken from prison to the hospital early Saturday and died shortly before 9 a.m.

Much rarer is the serial killer who seeks out male victims, which is why it’s all the more interesting to uncover the motives and mindsets of these devious, vicious killers. NEW ORLEANS (AP) Serial killer Derrick Todd Lee was sentenced to be executed years ago, but instead he died Thursday in a Louisiana hospital. The list of serial killers who have preyed on women and children throughout history is so unbearably long that it seems almost commonplace.

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