Joel Rifkin

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.