Mugshot of serial killer Earle Leonard Nelson

Earle Nelson Leonard is considered to be one of America’s first sex-slaying serial killers. He allegedly travelled across the US and into Canada, raping and murdering women.

I say “allegedly” because he was only ever tried and convicted of 1 murder – in Canada. But he is believed by authorities to be the murderer of more than 20 women.

Read more about Nelson here.

On a technical note, I’ve decided to use an interactive map of victim locations, rather than static. Enjoy.

Last updated on 20 February 2022 by E. Kelly Hemingway