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5 min readIn April 2021, a 19-year-old German woman named Sarah M. stabbed a man named Ziyad in the neck after luring him into the woods on a date. She had planned to kill him, then kill another man the next day, and another the day after that. Her goal was to become the most prolific serial killer in modern history, surpassing Harold Shipman’s 250 confirmed victims. She was arrested 30 minutes after the stabbing. Ziyad died 19 days later. Sarah showed no remorse. She was upset that she had been caught too soon.
Sarah was born in Switzerland in 2002 and moved to Germany as a toddler. By all available accounts, she had a loving, supportive childhood with no obvious red flags. She had good grades, a solid group of friends, and a pet rabbit she adored. But as she entered her teenage years, her behavior shifted. At first it was typical rebellion—skipping school, breaking dress code, being mean to classmates. Then it escalated. She told classmates she was a prostitute (she was still a virgin). She started using ecstasy. At 16, she was arrested for drug possession. She began self-harming, and her mother found a rope hanging from her closet ceiling. Her parents admitted her to a psychiatric facility.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Introduction: The Phenomenon of Serial Killer Groupies** - The host sets up the episode by describing the historical pattern of young women becoming infatuated with infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, and Wade Wilson.
- 2 (02:46) **Sarah’s Background: A Normal Childhood Turns Troubled** - The host details Sarah’s early life, noting her loving family and good upbringing before a shift in her teenage years.
- 3 (05:17) **Psychiatric Treatment and a Dark Friendship** - While in the hospital, Sarah befriended another patient and tried to manipulate them into ending their life.
- 4 (08:32) **Obsession with Serial Killers and Nazis** - After being released from the hospital, Sarah’s behavior became more extreme and disturbing.
- 5 (11:23) **The Psychology of Serial Killer Groupies** - The host delves into the psychological phenomenon of why women become obsessed with serial killers, describing it as a mixture of fear, intrigue, and sexual attraction.
- 6 (14:20) **Sarah’s First Relationship and Breakup** - At 17, Sarah entered her first serious relationship with a boy named Leon, and she quickly became intensely attached and obsessed with him.
- 7 (17:06) **Planning Murder: The First Steps** - Just one week after the breakup, Sarah began planning to kill Leon, and her obsession with becoming a serial killer took over.
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Show Notes
In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the disturbing case of Domina Cherry, a German teenager whose fascination with serial killers and true crime cases allegedly evolved into something far more sinister. What began as a dark obsession with infamous murderers like Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy, would eventually lead to an evil plan to become one herself. She'd use her looks to lure men off dating apps into her deadly trap.
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