In astrological terms, is there such a thing as a very bad sign? The answer is a resounding "yes" according to the revealing book Zodiac of Death (Berkley). Veteran crime writer Don Lasseter and crack astrologer Dana Holliday have found a startling relationship between famous killers and their birth signs.

Here's a list of well-known bloodthirsty maniacs along with the horrifying astrological profile that foretold the mayhem of each. And as a bonus, we've added a celebrity or two who had the bad luck to be born on the same date. Are these beloved icons destined to fulfill the same tragic fate? We'll be watching the stars.

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