What Crime Expert Are You?

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Cambronbill3
C
Cambronbill3
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2461 | Total Attempts: 1,199,194
| Attempts: 204
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/15 Questions

    Who was Jeffrey Dahmer's first victim?

    • Tony Hughes
    • Steven Hicks
    • Konerak Sinthasomphone
    • Steven Toumi
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Explore your knowledge of infamous criminals in history with 'What Crime Expert Are You? ' quiz. Identify notorious figures based on their deeds, nicknames, and unique identifiers, enhancing your understanding of criminal history and investigative skills.

Crime Quizzes & Trivia

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    Who operates a web site devoted to his crime in which he killed, dismembered and consumed parts of a female student in Paris?

    • H. H. Holmes

    • Issei Sagawa

    • Steven Hicks

    • Konerak Sinthasomphone

    Correct Answer
    A. Issei Sagawa
    Explanation
    Issei Sagawa operates a website devoted to his crime in which he killed, dismembered, and consumed parts of a female student in Paris.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Who was charged with strangling Bobbie Jo Stinnett and taking her unborn child from her womb?

    • Belle Sorrenson Gunness

    • Lisa Montgomery

    • Mary Ann Cotton

    • Winnie Ruth Judd

    Correct Answer
    A. Lisa Montgomery
    Explanation
    Lisa Montgomery was charged with strangling Bobbie Jo Stinnett and taking her unborn child from her womb.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Which mob boss had a brother that served as a bodyguard for Calvin Coolidge?

    • Sam Giancana

    • Mickey Cohen

    • Roy Demeo

    • Al Capone

    Correct Answer
    A. Al Capone
    Explanation
    Al Capone is the correct answer because he was a prominent mob boss during the Prohibition era in the United States. His brother, Ralph Capone, served as his bodyguard and was known for his loyalty and protection of Al Capone. Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929, which aligns with the time period when Al Capone was active in organized crime. Therefore, it is plausible that Al Capone's brother could have served as a bodyguard for Calvin Coolidge.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    Who was known as "tiger woman", "wolf woman", "the blonde butcher", and "the velvet tigress"?

    • Dorothea Puente

    • Winnie Ruth Judd

    • Agnes Anne Leroi

    • Hedvig "Sammy" Samuelson

    Correct Answer
    A. Winnie Ruth Judd
    Explanation
    Winnie Ruth Judd was known by various nicknames such as "tiger woman", "wolf woman", "the blonde butcher", and "the velvet tigress".

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    Nannie Doss, AKA "Arsenic Annie", killed 11 family members by putting arsenic in what food?

    • Pears

    • Peaches

    • Prunes

    • Plums

    Correct Answer
    A. Prunes
    Explanation
    Nannie Doss, also known as "Arsenic Annie," killed 11 family members by putting arsenic in prunes. Prunes are a dried fruit that can easily be laced with poison, making it a convenient choice for Nannie Doss to carry out her deadly acts. The high level of arsenic in the prunes would have caused severe illness or even death upon consumption, allowing Doss to successfully carry out her sinister plans.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    How was Sante related to Kenny?

    • She Was His Wife

    • She Was His Aunt

    • She Was His Mother

    • She Was His Sister

    Correct Answer
    A. She Was His Mother
    Explanation
    Sante was Kenny's mother because there is no other option that indicates a different relationship.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    In Chicago who was the man that built the "murder castle"?

    • Richard Kuklinksi

    • Steven Hicks

    • Albert Fish

    • H. H. Holmes

    Correct Answer
    A. H. H. Holmes
    Explanation
    H. H. Holmes was the man who built the "murder castle" in Chicago. He was a notorious serial killer and con artist who constructed a hotel specifically designed to trap and kill his victims. The "murder castle" had secret passageways, hidden rooms, and torture chambers, allowing Holmes to carry out his gruesome crimes undetected. His crimes and the construction of the murder castle became the subject of widespread fascination and horror.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    On August 1, 1966 how many people did Charles Whitman kill when he opened fire from the clock tower at the University of Texas?

    • 16

    • 48

    • 46

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman killed 14 people when he opened fire from the clock tower at the University of Texas.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    Who was the killer that was identified by his tattoo that read "Born to raise hell"?

    • Richard Speck

    • Jimmy Youngblood

    • Richard Kuklinksi

    • Kenneth Bianchi

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard Speck
    Explanation
    Richard Speck was the killer identified by his tattoo that read "Born to raise hell." Richard Speck gained notoriety for the brutal murder of eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966. During the investigation, a survivor of the attack described a tattoo on the killer's arm that read "Born to raise hell," which ultimately led to Speck's identification and capture.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    In what city was the body of a small boy found in a box in February 1957?

    • Philadelphia

    • Chicago

    • New York City

    • Boston

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia
    Explanation
    In February 1957, the body of a small boy was found in a box in Philadelphia.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    In the "Jack the Ripper" case, a piece of what body part arrived with a letter signed "From Hell"?

    • Kidney

    • Liver

    • Spleen

    • Heart

    Correct Answer
    A. Kidney
    Explanation
    In the "Jack the Ripper" case, a letter signed "From Hell" was received along with a piece of a kidney. This suggests that the correct answer is kidney. The letter and the kidney were believed to be sent by the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper, as a gruesome taunt to the authorities. This macabre detail adds to the mystery and horror surrounding the case.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    How much ransom was Frank Sinatra Jr. held for after being kidnapped from a Lake Tahoe, California hotel in December 1963?

    • 500000

    • 240000

    • 1000000

    • 750000

    Correct Answer
    A. 240000
    Explanation
    Frank Sinatra Jr. was held for a ransom of $240,000 after being kidnapped from a Lake Tahoe, California hotel in December 1963.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    During which holiday did Kenny and Sante commit their final crime?

    • Easter

    • Thanksgiving

    • Christmas

    • Independence Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Independence Day
    Explanation
    Kenny and Sante committed their final crime on Independence Day. This suggests that they chose this holiday as it symbolizes freedom and independence, which aligns with their criminal behavior. Additionally, Independence Day is often associated with fireworks and celebrations, providing them with cover and distractions to carry out their crime unnoticed.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    Which woman was one of Ted Bundy's groupies?

    • Carol Ann Boone

    • Kimberly Leach

    • Anna Marie Hahn

    • Patty Hearst

    Correct Answer
    A. Carol Ann Boone
    Explanation
    Carol Ann Boone was one of Ted Bundy's groupies.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 21, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 21, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Apr 03, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Cambronbill3
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.