The name Hannibal Lechter inspires a great many emotions within people. Why is this? Why do we in a civilized society get a great deal of satisfaction from "peeking under the sheet" on a stretcher? Why does everybody slow down when there's an accident in the opposite lane of the freeway? I suppose that nobody really knows the answer. . . except maybe Hannibal.
Thomas Harris, author of Silence of the Lambs, and now Hannibal has been purported to live a secretive lifestyle, which has been quite devoid of details to the general public. Some say that he's at least as strange as the characters who inhabit the peculiar dreamscapes of his novels.
On this page are some links to "Hannibal-Lechter-Like" sites and locations in cyberspace. To begin, go to one of the official homepages of Sir. Anthony Hopkins, the brilliant actor who portrayed Lechter in Jonathon Demme's film, Silence of the Lambs. Sir Anthony is often compared to the late Richard Burton. But I think that Richard Burton should be compared to him.
Anyway, Hannibal Lechter is maybe the embodiment of Evil as we know it today. Real human beings belong to the genus and species Homo Sapiens. Fictional characters, such as Dr. Lechter, belong to Hominus Fictus. But they seem absolutely real when experienced in a motion picture. Perhaps that is where the thrill lies: We can 'have our cake and eat it too', or experience the Badness without any of the legal consequences involved in being accessories after the fact. Oh, well. Who knows. Characters like this are fun for many; they spice up an otherwise bland existence.
If you want a ton of laughs among the granite markers---and some hints of the morgue thrown in---then check out The Evil Clown's Page (a creation of Yours truly). But come back, Dear Net Surfer. Hannibal does not appreciate being ignored or snubbed.
OH, YES ! I did mention that I had some fava bean recipes, didn't I? Don't worry: None of them have anything to do with liver. . .
The Bloody
and the Bizarre
The Internet's fascination with "mass murderers, serial killers, psychos,
and Courtney Love" [The Skank! -UV].
The Boston
Strangler
Was it Albert DeSalvo who killed more than a dozen women
in Boston in the early 60s?
Ted Bundy
Remembering some of his victims.
Ted Bundy After
Being Electrocuted
A collection of photos. Not for all tastes.
Defining
Our Terms
The differences between mass murderers and serial killers.
The
Dusseldorf Vampire
Germany's Peter Kurten enjoyed a 38-year reign of terror, having committed
his first murders (reportedly) at the age of five.
John
Wayne Gacy
Chicago mass murderer, with 33 murders -- and
possibly more -- attributed to him.
(
The
news report of his 1994 execution)
Jack The Ripper
Beginning his second century as a British obsession.
Jack
The Ripper
A London Times story about him, dated August 24, 1888.
Jack
the Ripper
Who might he have been?
Jack the Ripper
A map of London showing Jack's known murders.
Mass Murderers
and Serial Killers best of
the net
aka the "Mayhem" site. Well-researched articles about well-known and
lesser-known sociopaths, plus updates on current cases.
(Transcript
of an October 28, 1998 Guest Chat with the keeper of this site)
Mind Of A Killer
Every day, this site profiles a different serial killer.
The
Red Ripper
Jack the Ripper seemed to have returned to life in Poland, in the 1960s,
in the person of Lucian Staniak.
Serial
Killer Atlas
Are any serial killer active in your area? Check out this map.
Serial Killers
new
Complete profiles of seven of them.
Serial
Killers: Why Do They Do It?
An article by the Crime Library.
Should
the Public Be Told About Serial Killers?
Does it save lives, or only warn the suspect?
Son of Sam
Twenty years ago, David Berkowitz's killing spree terrorized New York
City.
Son of Sam Interview
In a "700 Club" interview, he discusses his crimes and his subsequent
religious conversion.
"The
Terminator" Found Guilty
[March 1999] The Ukranian drifter, who confessed to 52 murders, was
both a serial killer and a mass murderer.
Terrorism
in the US
An detailed FBI study on the subject.
Unabomer's
Manifesto
The full text of the work he demanded we read.
Using
Murder: The Social Construction Of Serial Homicide by P. Jenkins
(Review) This book argues that the public's fear of serial killers
is being "appropriated by specific political, cultural, and bureaucratic
groups and manipulated to enhance their
interests."
(This book is available as a "special order" from Amazon.com --
click
here)
Charles Whitman
The insane act that launched a thousand cliches: One hot
day in 1966, Charles Whitman climbed the University of Texas Tower, and
shot 46 people before he was gunned down.
The
Wimpy Serial Killer Disorder new
Some questionable arguments in Charles Ng's defense (he was
sentenced
to death in June of 1999).
JonBenet Ramsey 
This little girl's murder is fast-becoming a real thorn in the side of thousands of law enforcement people. Check out the links below to find out why and form your own opinions! Did those two creeps do it?
According to the Experts
Three of them are absolutely certain about three entirely different scenarios.Boulder Girl, 6, Found Slain
From the Rocky Mountain News, dated December 27, 1996, their first article about JonBenet's death. Two years later, there's a startling irony in some of the comments.Cost of the Investigation new
As of August 1, 1999: just over $2 million.CNN Interview With John and Patsy Ramsey
January 1, 1977 -- a week after the murderThe Crime Scene
A layout of the Ramsey home, with details about the investigation; this doesn't include the current theory that JonBenet was killed in the boiler room (see "Where Did JonBenet Die?", below)Daily Updates, from "Mrs Brady's" URLs..best of the net
The latest findings, the latest theories (from the forensic to the bizarre), the latest tabloid reports, and related websites.Film Clip of JonBenet Posing (.avi file)
Just your average made-up and poised 6-year-old.Film Clip of JonBenet Performing (.mov file)
A narrator points out a bruise on her arm, which might or might not indicate abuse.Five Myths About the Case
Contrary to popular wisdom, the case can and will be solved.Footprint Evidence
Who left the "unidentified footprints" at the murder scene?Free the Boulder Two
From Salon magazine, a defense of John And Patsy RamseyThe Grand Jury
A description of its members, compiled by "Mrs. Brady"Grand Jury: September 13
Amid controversy, and with no specific defendant, Boulder DA Alex Hunter convenes a grand jury.The Gruesome Marketing of JonBenet
An occasionally-brutal indictment of the media's exploitation of this case.He Aims To Plea
A very unflattering portrait of Boulder D.A. Alex HunterIncestuous Relationships in Colorado Politics
How various government officials and others are entangled.It Brings Out The Worst In Us
A Colorado Daily reporter write about journalistic ethics and the JonBenet Ramsey case.John and Patsy Ramsey
This article asks and answers questions about the Ramseys' actions during the investigation, and whether they seem to indicate guilt or innocence.John Ramsey's Letter To The Media (September 28, 1998)
He criticizes Boulder police for "targeting" him and his wife.
The Denver Post's analysis of his letterJonBenet Chat: JonBenet and the Media
Transcript of the August 11, 1998 About.com chat, with Special Guest "Mrs. Brady"JonBenet Chat: Two Years After
Transcript of the January 5, 1999 About.com chat, with Special Guest "Mrs Brady".JonBenet Ramsey
A look back at the case, two years later, by Nando Media.
Perfect Murder - Perfect Town:ExcerptThe Ramseys' Newspaper Ads
Newsweek's 11-page excerpt of Lawrence Schiller's book about the JonBenet case.Interview
The transcript of an NBC Dateline interview with the author, Lawrence Schiller. When you log on, a screen will ask you if want to download a special MSNBC viewer. If you click "cancel", you can reach the page without it.Summary
An article from Boulder's Daily Camera.
Will their very public appeals for help influence potantial jurors? And if so, in which direction?The Ransom Note
Strong evidence that an outsider abducted and killed JonBenet -- or not.The Ransom Note, Compared To John's Handwriting
This site was put together by a forensic graphologist.Six Degrees of Separation
The often-byzantine relationships between the principle characters in the case, and people you would assume are far removed from it.Stalking the JonBenet Ramsey Case
One tabloid reporter will go to any lengths to scoop the competition.Steve Thomas's Letter of Resignation
On August 6, citing interference by the District Attorney's office, this detective left the case and the Boulder PD.
( This is an analysis of the resignation letter, appearing in the Denver Post)Theories About The Case
Arguments are made for the murderer to be JonBenet's brother, her father, or somebody else.
( This site invites you to offer your own theories)20-20 Segment, September 27, 1998
This transcript includes comments from Steve Thomas, and Fleet and Priscilla White.Who's Who
The family, the friends, the investigators, and others.Would the Ramseys be Found Guilty?
Differing opinions from two well-known lawyers.
Of all the foregoing Evil Entities, I saved the worst for last. THIS asshole is the worst of the worst! I know in my soul that there's going to be a special place in Hell for this piece of shit! He lives the good life while the two people he butchered rot in their graves! I hope that his ears ring every time someone hits this site! Interestingly enough, I can't find many links about this waste of skin. Goes to show one that there is no end to the APATHY that this world is capable of. Please use the "Comments" button below to send me links, and I'll credit you . . . unless you want to stay anonymous. Thanks!
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