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A controversial theory that 45 young men found dead in water across the Midwest were victims of serial killers, based on graffiti of smiley faces near the scenes. The theory has been disputed by police, experts and the FBI, but inspired a docuseries, a novel and a film.
Jul 29, 2023 · The Smiley Face Killer is a controversial theory that suggests a serial killer or killers are responsible for the deaths of 45 young men who drowned after drinking in bars. Learn about the first case, the signature symbol, the evidence for and against the theory, and the debunking by experts.
Feb 9, 2023 · The discovery of bodies in Chicago waterways renews interest in decades-old theory about a group of serial killers targeted young men across the Midwest.
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- Lauren Giella
Jan 29, 2019 · Explore the interactive map of the alleged victims of the Smiley Face Killers, a group of serial killers who target college-aged men and dump their bodies in waterways. Learn about the investigation by a former detective and a professor who are trying to reopen six potential murder cases.
- Aly Vander Hayden
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Smiley Face Killers is a 2020 American slasher film based on the Smiley face murder theory. It follows a college student who is stalked and killed by hooded figures who leave smiley face graffiti near their victims.
Mar 22, 2024 · A retired NYC detective claims that a gang of serial killers is targeting young men and dumping their bodies in water with smiley face graffiti. Learn about the evidence, the critics, and the true crime series inspired by this controversial theory.
Oct 11, 2023 · Retired New York City Police detectives Kevin Gannon and Anthony Duarte, joined by criminal justice professor Dr. Lee Gilbertson, believe that a group of serial killers have been murdering young men around the country and making their deaths look like accidental drownings.
