Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Several U.S. states · 1970s–2000s
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Multiple & serial murders
Samuel Little was convicted of three Los Angeles murders before confessing to scores of killings across the country. Investigators used his accounts and drawings to identify victims whose deaths had sometimes gone unrecognized as homicides. Confessed, corroborated, and legally proven totals are different measures.
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Several U.S. states. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. 3 individual Odd Stops location pages matched this case.
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See the full case checklist →223 East 33rd Street, Lorain, Ohio
Samuel Little lived here as a child. The original home no longer exists; the location is biographical, not an identified murder scene.
The original structure no longer exists. Present-day land or replacement buildings are not open attractions; no visitor access was verified.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗432 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky
Little was arrested at this shelter in September 2012 on an outstanding warrant. This is an arrest location and a service facility, not a visitor attraction.
This is a shelter serving vulnerable people. No historical visitor access was verified; respect the facility and its clients.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗2700 Van Street, Odessa, Texas
Brothers's body was recovered at this location. The case later became part of the investigation into Samuel Little.
No permission to enter the land, paths, or recovery area has been verified. Use the source for historical research.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗Murder Accountability Project · sourced case discussion
In a 2018 article, MAP compared places associated with Little’s confessions with concentrations of female strangulation deaths, including California and the Atlanta area. The article explains why geographic comparisons can guide further investigation.
This is a dated analysis, not a current victim count. The comparison does not attribute every death in those areas to Little; individual links require investigative evidence.
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Jillian Lauren
Book-length account or personal perspective. This link provides bibliographic details; compare the author’s account with reporting and records.
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Viewing options & episode detailsSTARZ
Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.
Viewing options & episode detailsIMDb · Screen title
IMDb title reference connected to the Samuel Little case. Listed release: 2020. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 2018-11-23 · Page A1
A Washington Post report describes efforts to check Little’s claimed murders against unsolved cases.
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The Miami Herald · 2021-01-01 · Page A1
South Florida detectives describe efforts to identify victims and resolve cases after Little died.
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Apple Podcasts
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Listen to the episodeThe Casual Criminalist
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released July 26, 2024. About 158 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Garage
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released June 9, 2022. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Garage
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released June 8, 2022. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released September 12, 2022. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released April 15, 2025. About 48 minutes.
Listen to the episodeI Could Murder A Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released September 15, 2025. About 86 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Garage
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released June 8, 2022. About 48 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCriminology
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released January 24, 2021. About 62 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released September 26, 2022. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThis Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released February 20, 2021. About 59 minutes.
Listen to the episode60 Minutes
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released September 7, 2020. About 42 minutes. This episode covers more than one subject.
Listen to the episodeThis Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released February 27, 2021. About 78 minutes.
Listen to the episodeHorrifying True Crime Stories
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released December 1, 2025. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Stories with Harvey Guillén
Podcast coverage of the Samuel Little case. Released April 6, 2020. About 42 minutes.
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Procedural order dismissing two habeas grounds without prejudice and requiring an answer to the remaining grounds. It is not a final decision on every claim or a complete account of Samuel Little’s crimes.
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07Social Media
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The Casual Criminalist
Samuel Little: America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 2:33:09.
Watch on YouTubeLaw&Crime Network
Samuel Little: The Most Prolific Serial Killer In U.S. History - In His Own Words
Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 23:01.
Watch on YouTubeEmma Kenny
America's DEADLIEST Serial Killer - Samuel Little
Video from Emma Kenny covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 1:25:02.
Watch on YouTubeABC13 Houston
Samuel Little's haunting confessions
Video from ABC13 Houston covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 14:10.
Watch on YouTubeLaw&Crime Network
Samuel Little The Most Prolific Serial Killer in U S History In His Own Words Part 2
Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 23:01.
Watch on YouTubeI Could Murder A Podcast
Samuel Little: America’s Most Deadly
Video from I Could Murder A Podcast covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 1:26:27.
Watch on YouTubeArizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5)
True Crime Arizona: Serial killer Samuel Little's victims
Video from Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5) covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 7:07.
Watch on YouTubeCBS LA
Convicted Serial Killer Samuel Little Dies At 80
Video from CBS LA covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 1:50.
Watch on YouTubeLaw&Crime Network
Prime Crime: The Serial Killer Who Terrorized the Country for Decades
Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 41:40.
Watch on YouTubeAbsolute Crime
93 Bodies: Serial Killer Exposed The Truth
Video from Absolute Crime covering the Samuel Little case. Length: 47:02.
Watch on YouTubeReddit · r/TrueCrimeDiscussion
Discussion: Has anybody watch the documentary Confronting a Serial killer about Samuel Little? Any good?
Public community discussion connected to Samuel Little. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
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