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NDF27 Ndf27 from England, UK Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Ndf27
#1: Jan 5th 2014 at 11:36:25 AM

So I'm creating an antagonist for a sci fi idea, a serial killer with superhuman strength given through advanced surgical enchancements, and I need help giving him a name that would, in-universe, be given by the press. The killer is known for their trademark in which they rip through their victims' bodies and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions, such as an animal known for such habits or something catchy, for a name which referred to this activity. Thanks for any given help.

“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche
BiggerBen Razzin-Frazzin Robot Since: Dec, 2012
Razzin-Frazzin Robot
#2: Jan 5th 2014 at 12:53:33 PM

How about "The Rip Reaper"?

somerandomdude from Dark side of the moon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
#3: Jan 5th 2014 at 3:28:27 PM

"The Sunderer?"

ok boomer
Bleedingbreath Right here from somewhere tropical Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
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#4: Jan 5th 2014 at 4:55:36 PM

Alternatives to "rip" could be nice, like "The Shredder".

LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#5: Jan 5th 2014 at 4:56:32 PM

Butcher Pete

Oh really when?
HistoryMaker Since: Oct, 2010
#6: Jan 5th 2014 at 8:49:37 PM

The Land Shark, The Grizzly Bear, The Tazmanian Devil

AtomJames I need a drink Since: Apr, 2010
I need a drink
#7: Jan 6th 2014 at 4:49:19 AM

"The Butcher" is always a classic if not uncommon. Give him a name like "The Greenway Butcher" to reflect his comfort zone and the location of the murders. "New Jack" (or "Nu Jack" for a more Sci-Fi feel) could work as a reference to "Jack the Ripper". "Sloppy Joe" would work for a story for a comedic bent and would also work as a reference to which he leaves the state of his victims...

Theres sex and death and human grime in monochrome for one thin dime and at least the trains all run on time but they dont go anywhere.
ndf27 Ndf27 from England, UK Since: Jun, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Ndf27
#8: Jan 6th 2014 at 1:28:17 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I've to go with the name: "Whitechapel Weller" with the "Whitechapel" coming from the location of the Jack The Ripper killings and "Weller", taken from the Dickensian "Sam Weller" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Weller_(fictional_character), due to the fact that at each murder scene a male victim is also found, with a cause of death more efficient than the more brutal murders and without any evidence of having committed the crime themselves, and it is believed that "Whitechapel Weller" uses these men as accomplices and then disposes of them.

“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche
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