Montana ranks among top five U.S. states for serial killer concentration

Montana has been ranked among the top five states in the United States for the highest concentration of serial killers per capita. According to data from Metal Floss, the state ranks fourth in this category, with eight known serial killers responsible for 47 victims, resulting in a rate of six serial killers per one million people.

Infamous figures associated with Montana's criminal history include Wayne 'Missoula Mauler' Nance, David Meirhoffer, and Nathaniel Bar-Jonah of Great Falls. In the broader national ranking, Wyoming holds the top spot, followed by Alaska, Oregon, and Missouri.