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Compulsion to Kill: The Charles Cullen Murders

He was the worst serial killer in New Jersey history, and one of the worst in the history of the country. Charles Cullen killed at least 29 people – and some investigators believe the number could be as high as 400.

Walt Kane

Apr 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

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