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'China's most prolific serial killer' slaughtered 67 people because he got dumped
dailystar.co.ukChina's most prolific serial killer, was born 54 years ago to the day, on July 29, 1968. But by the time he died nearly 36 years on, he had gained the fearsome reputation as The Monster KillerAlthough his murderous spree started in 1999, the turning point in Yang's life came earlier.READ MORE: Twisted killer admits sick 'dress rehearsal' murder telling victim 'you can't scream'He was sentenced to hard labour camps in both 1988 and 1991 for theft, and again imprisoned in 1996 for an attempted rape.According to the BBC, reports at the time of his later murder trial claimed that he carried out his gruesome killings and rapes following a break up.In 1999, following his release from prison, Yang's girlfriend allegedly dumped him when she found out about his convictions for theft and attempted rape.
His actions over the subsequent four years are thought to have been rooted in a desire to enact revenge on society. "He has been described as a very intelligent but introverted and sociopathic young man," according to China Underground.
Between 1999 and 2003 Yang committed 67 murders and 23 rapes, all with the same modus operandi. "His methods were extremely cruel," Guangzhou Daily newspaper said after his arrest. "He didn't leave survivors, and more than a few families were exterminated by his hand."Yang would sneak into family homes at night, typically targeting farmers, and butcher the occupants with improvised weapons ranging from axes to shovels.
He'd also sexually assault the occupants he desired. In one instance in October 2002, he butchered a father and a six-year-old girl before raping a pregnant woman, who survived the attack with major head injuries.
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