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Most Prolific US Serial Killer, Who Confessed to 93 Murders, Dies in California Hospital

LOS ANGELES—Convicted murderer Samuel Little, who confessed to strangling 93 people and was considered by the FBI to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, died on Wednesday at a California hospital, the state corrections department said. He was 80. Little had been serving three consecutive sentences of life without parole for the…


Samuel Little, Regarded as the Most Prolific Serial Killer in US History, Dies at 80

LOS ANGELES—The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80. Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a California hospital, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was serving a life…