Serial killer hiding in plain sight from "summary" of The Puppet Show by M. W. Craven

It's a chilling thought to know that there are serial killers who are living in plain sight, and it's hard to detect and identify them because of their seemingly normal behavior.

A serial killer hiding in plain sight is just as dangerous as any other kind of murderer, if not more so due to their ability to escape suspicion far easier than others. Not only do they need to ensure they don't get caught themselves, but also find ways to throw anyone else who might suspect them off track.

Serial killers often blend in well within society as they commit their heinous crimes. Because these individuals tend to start off with minor offenses, it can be difficult for authorities to properly investigate the cases and make an arrest before too much damage has been done.

We all like to think that we could easily spot a suspicious character from our safe distance, but criminals like these aren't always so easy to spot. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes longer than is ideal for authorities to tie together the scattered evidence and identify a killer.

It is often only after an extensive investigation that police and investigators realise that they were looking in the wrong direction all along and that a killer was in the same area with them, their victims, and unsuspecting people around him or her the entire time.

They often have more than one life outside of their killing sprees. They may not even be aware they're murderers and they can hide in plain site for years without detection.

The best way to stay safe and protected from such predators is being alert and vigilant when something doesn’t feel right. In general, never ignore your intuition - if something feels off, start investigating and look at things closer. Taking action earlier could save lives.