Joel Rifkin may not be as infamous as Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy. Still, his notoriety as one of the most prolific serial killers in American history is bone-chilling. Responsible for the deaths of at least nine women, many of whom were sex workers, Rifkin’s reign of terror spread fear across New York and its surrounding areas. His gruesome crimes, spanning for several years, shocked the nation and left a haunting legacy that continues to send shivers down the spine of those who delve into his horrifying story.