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murderbilia
 n.— «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.» —“It’s morbid, yes, but fascinating Serial killings appeal to dark side of human curiosity” by Dan Webster Spokesman Review (Spokane,Wash.) Apr. 29, 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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