Pedro López (Monster of the Andes)
Pedro López confessed to killing over 300 girls across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Released in 1998, his whereabouts are unknown. He is considered one of history's most prolific serial killers.
Pedro López, known as the 'Monster of the Andes,' confessed to killing more than 300 young girls across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru during the 1970s. He targeted impoverished and indigenous girls.
López was caught in Ecuador in 1980 after a flash flood uncovered the remains of several victims. He led police to 53 graves. Ecuadorian authorities confirmed at least 110 murders.
He was convicted of 110 murders in Ecuador and sentenced to 16 years—the maximum under Ecuadorian law at the time. He was released in 1998 for good behavior and deported to Colombia.
In Colombia, he was briefly committed to a psychiatric facility, then released in 1998. His current whereabouts are unknown. He remains one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history, and may still be at large.
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