mass murderer

noun

: a person who has killed many people

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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass murderer to be livestreamed. — FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Part of the story is also inspired by the crimes of the 1950s mass murderer Charles Starkweather. — Gilbert Cruz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Manson’s death was met with strong reactions from the family members of his victims, who were contacted by prison officials informing them of the mass murderer’s passing. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 The mass murderer, Dylann Roof, received a death sentence after being convicted of 33 federal hate crime and murder charges. — USA Today, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mass murderer

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