The Vampire of Sacramento

Richard Chase is the prime example for understanding disorganized killers. His case is still studied by the FBI today for its unimaginable horror.

Think you've seen it all in true crime? Richard Chase, known as the Vampire of Sacramento, will make you think again. His twisted belief that drinking blood and consuming human organs was the only way to stay alive drove him to commit unspeakable acts that left a city paralyzed with fear.

But this wasn't just murder-this was something far more horrifying. Chase's acts were random, leaving anyone as a potential victim.

If chosen, their bodies were mutilated in ways that defy belief.

What corrupted his mind to such terrifying extremes-and could it have been prevented? That's the question that still haunts investigators today.

Dive into the mind of one of history's most terrifying killers. Start reading The Vampire of Sacramento today-if you dare.

CAUTION: True Crime Explicit is a series that contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to graphic content, it is advisable to avoid this series.