Joel Rifkin

Joel Rifkin

criminal United States

Joel Rifkin is a notorious American serial killer who was active in New York during the late 1980s and early 1990s, infamously known for murdering at least 17 women. His capture in 1993 was linked to a traffic stop for a missing license plate, which led to the discovery of evidence tying him to his crimes. Rifkin's case is often cited in discussions about the importance of routine traffic stops in law enforcement.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
73,475
Power
4,661$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 1.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,475 $21,000,000 4,661$
Totals 1 331,002,651 73,475 $21,000,000 4,661$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: She referenced a traffic stop that resulted in the 1993 capture of serial killer Joel Rifkin, who murdered at least 17 people in the area. 1

Fox News: New York proposal would ban police from making traffic stops for minor violations to pursue 'racial equity'