William Ramsey Investigates The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America, a New Book by Author Johnny Trevisani.
Jul 30, 2025
Johnny Trevisani, a true-crime enthusiast and author, dives into his new book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. He shares how a Jeffrey Dahmer quote inspired his darkly humorous guide and recounts fascinating stories from infamous locations. Trevisani explores the complex lives of nomadic killers like Ted Bundy and highlights chilling unsolved cases like the Honolulu Strangler. With a mix of history and travel tips, he delves into dark tourism and the eerie allure of visiting murder sites, blending the macabre with the adventurous.
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Many Killer Sites Are Gone
- Trevisani notes many killer sites no longer exist or have been repurposed, so visiting often means seeing a general area rather than a preserved site.
- The guide therefore highlights general locations and context rather than promising intact crime-scene landmarks.
Use The Guide Lightly
- Use the guide as a light, whimsical travel reference rather than a strict itinerary for a crime-site pilgrimage.
- Expect to pair visits with local attractions like dive bars and historical context to make trips meaningful.
Killers Often Cross Regions
- Many notorious serial killers were itinerant, complicating regional categorization and law-enforcement linkage.
- Travel and jurisdictional gaps historically made connecting crimes across states difficult.
