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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.
It alleges that 45 young men found dead in bodies of water across several Midwestern American states from the late 1990s to the 2010s did not accidentally drown, as concluded by law enforcement agencies, but were victims of one or multiple serial killers. The term "smiley face" became connected to the alleged murders when it was made public ...
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
1 day ago · The "Smiley Face" murders are one of the longest-running serial killer theories in the U.S. Since 1997, around 45 men mysteriously disappeared after a night out only to be found dead in a nearby ...
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.
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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.
Dec 7, 2020 · The Smiley Face Killers theory claims an organized group of serial killers is behind the drowning deaths of young men across the US. Learn about the evidence, the controversy and the challenges of this controversial theory.
