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Dictionary definition of “murderabilia”

murderabilia

n. collectibles from, by, or about murders, murderers, or violent crimes. Also murderbilia. Subjects: English, Business, Crime & Prisons

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Citations: 2000 Dan Webster Spokesman Review (Spokane,Wash.) (Apr. 29) “It’s morbid, yes, but fascinating Serial killings appeal to dark side of human curiosity” p. A1: Dozens of Web sites offer everything from serial-murder archives to ordering information for such grisly “murderbilia” as serial-killer collector cards, autopsy photos and desk calendars listing murderers’ birthdays. 2004 Cindy Horswelll Houston Chronicle (Aug. 2) “Victims advocate sees a test case in inmate’s artwork”: He wants to use the sales as the first test case of a state law against criminals profiteering from the marketing of personal artifacts, which range from artwork to hair strands. He refers to it such memorabilia as “murderabilia.”

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