Monster of Florence

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the period of activity?1968-1985
2. What is the geographic focus?Province of Florence, Italy
3. How many people were hurt by the Monster of Florence?The killer murdered eight couples, which means sixteen people were killed.
4. Why did people in Florence change their habits?Because of the fear, couples stopped going to quiet, hidden spots and people talked more about staying safe at home.

Serial Killer: An individual who commits a series of murders, often with a psychological compulsion.
Modus Operandi (MO): The characteristic method of operation used by a criminal.
Forensic Evidence: Scientific evidence obtained from crime scenes, such as DNA or fingerprints.
Instigator: A person who incites or provokes others to commit an illegal act.