Which Notorious True Crime Criminal Do You Take After?

True Crime. Which Criminal Do You Take After

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The public has a weird fascination with true crime documentaries and podcasts, namely serial killers, con-artists, and people who are still unidentified. Viewers and listeners become intrigued with how these people can get away with horrible crimes for so long. Some criminals go an entire lifetime without ever being brought to justice.

True crime fanatics are even taking this quiz interested to learn which true crime criminal they relate to the most. Are you sure you want to know if you’re a charismatic psychopath like Ted Bundy? Or even an unidentified hijacker like D.B Cooper? If you’re brave enough, take this quiz to find out!

Which city seems the most interesting?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to practiced criminals, they tend to do their nefarious activities someplace they are familiar with, and sometimes, that means a big city, such as New York or Portland.

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Which city seems the most interesting?

Tel Aviv, Israel
Portland, Oregon
New York City, New York
Tallahassee, Florida

What’s your favorite season?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Whichever season you selected can say a lot about the true crime “character,” your personality matches the best. Did you pick the romantic holiday-filled season of winter? Or perhaps summertime, since flowy dresses and loose-fitting clothing is the fashion?

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What’s your favorite season?

Summer
Fall
Spring
Winter

Pick a meal…

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Retry Correct Incorrect Yes, there is a lot of food in the world, and it can be difficult to pick one of these four options, especially if they aren’t even in your top ten favorite things to eat!

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Pick a meal…

A medium rare steak
A protein-packed salad
Pizza
A sandwich

If you could pick any college major, what would you study?

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Retry Correct Incorrect It’s difficult to choose a subject to major in while studying in college. Here, the quiz tried to make it simple, only offering four options to choose from. Which did you select?

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If you could pick any college major, what would you study?

Religious studies
Pre-law
Business
Political science

Your friends would call you…

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are many words friends might use to describe a person. Here, each of the adjectives directly correlates with specific people throughout true crime history. Which did you select for yourself?

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Your friends would call you…

Charismatic
Outgoing
Religious
Aloof

You just won a few million dollars from the lottery! What are you spending the money on?

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Retry Correct Incorrect For a vast majority of people, winning millions from the lottery is nothing more than wishful thinking, as only so many people are lucky enough to win big. In a perfect world, what would you spend the money on?

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You just won a few million dollars from the lottery! What are you spending the money on?

Investments
A new car
A private jet
A plane ticket

If time travel was real, which decade would you venture to?

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Retry Correct Incorrect With so many decades to choose from, it might be difficult to select one. Each decade has so much interesting history associated with it, such as the hair metal era of the 1980s.

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If time travel was real, which decade would you venture to?

1970s
1960s
1990s
1980s

If you were suspected of a violent crime, what would you do?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Being suspected of a violent crime is no joke, as a lot of people on true crime documentaries and podcasts can testify. However, if it were to happen, what would you do?

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If you were suspected of a violent crime, what would you do?

Poke fun at law enforcement because they’d never catch me
Plead not-guilty
Run from the law and hide
Flee the country

What is your kryptonite?

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Retry Correct Incorrect A person’s kryptonite, or their biggest weakness, might be something they can’t help but want or enjoy doing, such as getting away with something, making money by any means necessary, or going after pretty girls.

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What is your kryptonite?

Pretty girls
Money
Getting away with things
Doing what I’m told

What is one of your biggest strengths?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Everyone has a different strength, something that helps them in the world. When it comes to these four options, they directly correlate with the personalities of some well-known people in true crime.

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What is one of your biggest strengths?

My ability to blend in
My size
My charm
My looks

Pick a fear…

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to fears, a majority of people don’t necessarily like theirs being exposed. However, these options have something to do with true crime villains. Which did you select?

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Pick a fear…

Getting kicked out of a club
People not believing me
People knowing the “real” me
A bounced check

Something made you extremely angry. What happened?

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are many things that can happen in life to make people angry or upset. Some examples are a date standing you up, not being able to find something, or even when people aren’t taking you seriously.

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Something made you extremely angry. What happened?

Someone wasn’t taking me seriously
I couldn’t find something I was looking for
My credit card stopped working
My date stood me up

What is something that would make you laugh?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Laughing is good for the soul. That being said, there are only so many things that actually make a person belly laugh. Are any of these choices something that would make you laugh?

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What is something that would make you laugh?

People who are scared of flying
Sarcastic jokes
People who mock religion
I’ll laugh at anything my date says

If you had a day off, what would you be doing?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Not including the weekend, a day off is always a fun time. There are many things a person could do, including going for a drive, traveling, or even being lazy on their phone and swiping through a dating application.

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If you had a day off, what would you be doing?

Traveling
Driving around town people watching
On a dating app, making plans for the weekend
Walking around town minding my own business

Would you rather…

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are seemingly endless modes of transportation. When it comes to criminals, they might have a preferred method, such as walking or even taking a limo, if they have the funds to do so.

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Would you rather…

Drive a car
Take a limo
Fly an airplane
Walk

Pick a music genre…

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Retry Correct Incorrect With so many music genres out there, these four might not even make it into your top ten list of favorites. Even so, one must be selected to determine which true crime “character” your personality fits with.

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Pick a music genre…

Pop
Jazz
Classic rock
Gospel

Would you ever own a pet?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Owning a pet is a massive responsibility, something a lot of people don’t have time for in their day-to-day lives. However, when it comes to criminals, their reasoning for not having a pet could be something much more sinister.

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Would you ever own a pet?

Too much responsibility
It could be fun for a while
I’m never in one place for long. So, no
I’d get mad at it

Which true crime documentary would you like to watch?

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Retry Correct Incorrect True crime has become a very popular genre across streaming platforms. People get very invested, trying to figure out the minds of criminals who evaded the law for so long.

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Which true crime documentary would you like to watch?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You Now?
The Tinder Swindler
Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

Who are you attracted to…

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Retry Correct Incorrect It’s no secret that different people are attracted to different characteristics in others, whether it be their looks or net worth. Hey, there are even people out there who don’t have time for anyone!

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Who are you attracted to…

Pretty women/handsome men
Rich women/rich men
I’m not picky
I don’t have time for anyone else

If you could have any job, it would be…

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are thousands of career paths a person can take. It could be a career in the postal service, a lawyer, or even taking some odd jobs around town because they don’t like being stuck in one place for too long.

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If you could have any job, it would be…

A Lawyer
Having odd jobs around town
Postal worker
A Financial advisor

What do you tend to wear during a night out?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to a night out, many factors might come into play when it comes to selecting an outfit. Of course, the people who are featured in true crime stories tend to have their preferred “hunting” outfits.

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What do you tend to wear during a night out?

Jeans and a t-shirt
A button down shirt and slacks
An Armani suit
Cargo pants and a dark jacket

Do you have a lot of friends?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to the criminals in true crime, some of them tend to have a lot of people around them. Their personalities allow them to appear as though they are normal members of society. Then there are those who are absolute loners.

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Do you have a lot of friends?

I do better on my own
I have a solid group around me
Not really
People flock to me

You’re home alone; which movie do you turn on?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Even criminals need a night off to sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie, right? Well, here are four movies of very different genres. Which one did you wind up selecting?

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You’re home alone; which movie do you turn on?

Catch Me If You Can
The Exorcist
Pretty Woman
Cast Away

What do you think makes a serial killer or criminal do what they do?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to serial killers and various other sorts of criminals, there are different reasons they do what they do. Some issues revolve around mental disorders, while others believe they are sticking it to the government.

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What do you think makes a serial killer or criminal do what they do?

Issues with the government
Greed
Religious or spiritual reasons
A mental disorder

Do you find it easy to get away with things?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to heinous crimes, it’s all about getting away with the crime for as long as possible, evading the law, and not getting caught. Do you find it easy to get away with things?

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Do you find it easy to get away with things?

All I have to do is smile and I tend to get away with things
Usually. Sometimes I get sloppy, though
Yes, I’m very organized
Of course, have you seen my face?

Are you an arrogant person?

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Retry Correct Incorrect By definition, arrogance means coming off as seemingly more important than others, an overexaggerated sense of importance. This word can definitely be used to describe a few true crime criminals!

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Are you an arrogant person?

No, not really
Yea, I’d imagine that’s one word people would use to describe me
Not al all
I might come off that way to some

Which of these places do you think is the best to commit a crime?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to “hunting grounds,” true crime enthusiasts know that most killers have different areas and times of day they feel most comfortable—for example, going out on the streets when it is pitch black outside.

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Which of these places do you think is the best to commit a crime?

On the streets in the dead of night
Online
Anywhere, as long as it is planned out
In plain sight

Which age range do you think would be the easiest to manipulate?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Serial killers and other criminals tend to have a preferred age group they go after. Some prey on naive victims while others target 20 to 30-year-olds. Some of them have no preference at all and their victims are sadly in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Which age range do you think would be the easiest to manipulate?

Anyone young, dumb, and with money to spare
I’m not picky
20-30 years old
Everyone can be manipulated

What do you value the most?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Different people value different things in life, have it be money, their friends and family, or even their faith. Amazingly, each of these options directly correlates with a specific person in true crime.

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What do you value the most?

Money
A loving family
The finer things in life
My faith

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are some things in life people just can’t stand, a pet peeve. Some of these things might include being interrupted by someone or even being vastly disorganized in your life.

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What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Being interrupted
Getting stood up
Disorganization
A low bank account

How would you describe your personal style?

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Retry Correct Incorrect While personal style can change daily, it doesn’t mean people don’t have a go-to style. Here, the options range from formal attire to something as casual as athletic wear. Which did you pick?

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How would you describe your personal style?

Typically formal
Very fashion-forward
Casual
“Athleisure” — athletic wear

Is your room typically organized?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Whether or not your room is organized can speak a lot about which true crime criminal you relate to the most. Is your room organized for the most part? Or perhaps it is organized chaos, and only you know where things are located?

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Is your room typically organized?

It’s best described as organized chaos
With certain aspects of my life
Yes, down to the sock darwer
For the most part

What is your relationship status?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When it comes to people in true crime stories, they each have specific relationship statuses. Some are married to appear like they have a normal family life and others are single because they can’t stand being around people or are socially awkward.

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What is your relationship status?

Married
Single
Divorced
Dating around

Do forensic science shows such as CSI interest you?

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Retry Correct Incorrect From CSI and NCIS to Bones and even The CW superhero show The Flash, there are so many forensic sciences shows out there. Are these types of shows your cup of tea?

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Do forensic science shows such as CSI interest you?

I don’t own a TV
Yes, it tells me what not to do
Not really
I prefer reality TV

Would you consider yourself to be spontaneous?

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Retry Correct Incorrect For some people, being spontaneous is beyond out of the question. They’re more Type A and prefer to plan things out, which is fine! Then others are ready to go wherever the wind takes them.

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Would you consider yourself to be spontaneous?

Absolutely!
If the moment is right
No, I’m more of a planner
I can be

Do you hear voices in your head?

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Retry Correct Incorrect First things first: a lot of people hear voices in their heads. That being said, it is typically their own voice trying to talk themselves into or out of doing things.

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Do you hear voices in your head?

Uhhh, no
All the time
Yea, but it’s mostly my own
I mean, sometimes

Are you motivated to be financially successful?

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are a lot of people in the world that are financially motivated individuals — they’d do anything for an extra dollar in their bank account. Are you one of those people?

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Are you motivated to be financially successful?

No, not really
It’s the only thing that matters in life
Its not the most important thing to me
Yes

What is something you can’t live without?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Sorry, there is no cell phone on this list as an option for something you can’t live without! However, there are four more items to choose from. Which did you select?

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What is something you can’t live without?

My ball cap
My Ray-Ban sunglasses
My planner
Beauty products

Pick a weapon…

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Retry Correct Incorrect There are many weapons out there, not all deadly. Some people don’t have to do anything but use their wit and charm to get what they want. Then, there are others who will go for an actual weapon.

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Pick a weapon…

My wit
A baseball bat
My charm
A gun

How smart do you think you are?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Whichever option you select can say a lot about which true crime evil persona you relate to the most. Are you very smart? Or perhaps you’re more clever than you are book smart?

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How smart do you think you are?

I’m more cleaver than smart
My intelligence isn’t my strong suit
Smart enough
I am very intelligent

Congrats, you finished! Here are your results:

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Congrats, you finished! Here are your results:

Retry D.B. Cooper In 1971, an unidentified man known to the public as “D.B. Cooper” highjacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 and parachuted away with $200,000 in ransom money. An insanely smart person, Cooper had each and every bit of his grand plan laid out before he hopped on the plane. These results tell us that you appreciate his organization, need for structure, and preference for planning. Our recommendation: watch D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?! on Netflix. Ted Bundy These results tell us that your true crime “character” is Ted Bundy. A serial killer who was thought to be handsome and charismatic, Bundy was one of the leading killers in the 1970s. Not to say you are a sadistic sociopath, but you might enjoy watching The Ted Bundy Tapes! All this means is that you have a charismatic personality, you care about appearances, and know how to help turn the odds in your favor. Simon Hayut Charming, suave, and very manipulative, Simon Hayut is a man who swindled his Tinder dates out of thousands and thousands of dollars. Like Hayut, you are motivated, passionate, and even willing to take things too far sometimes. These results tell us you’re very money motivated and are interested in how Hayut was able to con an alleged $10 million from his victims. Our recommendation: watch The Tinder Swindler and find out! David Berkowitz Better known to the public as the Son of Sam or the .44 Caliber Killer, David Berkowitz was a serial killer who wreaked havoc in New York City during the late 1970s. Your quiz results tell us that you’re interested in how he got away with his crimes for so long and if his claim of being part of a satanic cult were true or not. Our recommendation: The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness.

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