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Was Richard Speck a Spree Killer or Serial Killer
What is his final death toll
Richard Speck murdered eight nurses in 1966 but was never classed as a serial killer. However, due to the fact, he murdered them during one horrendous night, he joined the long list of spree killers. Serial killers have to kill over a period of time.
There are, however, other murders that people have questions Speck’s involvement in. Had he been charged with these crimes, he would have been classified as a serial killer. However, as these cases were never assigned to him, he is officially classified as a spree killer.
The murders were no less horrific, and Speck will be remembered for many years as a violent, sadistic killer.
Early Delinquency
Speck was born in December 1941 in Illinois; his family were Jewish. He was one of eight children. His father died when he was six, and his mother went on to remarry. With this marriage, the family moved to Dallas, Texas. Their stepfather was an alcoholic and extremely abusive. The abuse resulted in Speck following his example and drinking throughout his youth. He spent much of his time in trouble through his behaviour and petty crime.
