John Wayne Gacy
The name John Wayne Gacy has a base vibration of 5. This number is extroverted, dynamic, stimulating and charismatic. It's no surprise then, that Gacy was liked and respected by almost everyone who knew him. He entertained children as a clown, and was prominent in several community organizations. It's also a number that represents unusual people -- eccentrics, artists, people who don't "fit in." Being a serial killer is unusual enough, but Gacy also fancied himself an artist. People with this base vibration usually achieve fame and/or fortune, and Gacy, being one of the most notorious serial killers in history, is no exception.

Albert DeSalvo
Though he was never tried as the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo confessed to the crimes and is generally believed to be the man who sexually assaulted and murdered thirteen women. Friends and family say he wasn't capable of such crimes, but Numerology tells a different story. His name is dominated by the number 1, a number that is considered a masculine, aggressive force. At its best, it can represent leadership, perseverance and independence. It's a number that enjoys danger and risk-taking. It is neither patient nor sensitive, and at its worst, can be quite destructive.

Charles Manson
Like David Berkowitz and Jeffrey Dahmer, the name Charles Manson is dominated by the number 7. While its influence was reflected later in life with both Berkowitz and Dahmer, it served as the basis for Charles Manson's ideology. People ruled by the number 7 are truth seekers. When people meet them, they feel like they're in the presence of greatness. As mentioned in the case of Berkowitz, there is also a philosophical and religious search. Manson dabbled in Buddhism, Animism and even Scientology. Eventually, he created his own religion and philosophy, complete with followers who would do his bidding.

Eddie Gein
The name Eddie Gein has a base vibration number of 2. This number represents people who seem unpretentious, non-threatening and vulnerable -- qualities that can make outsiders underestimate them. There's a feminine energy to this number as well. As a child, Gein was shunned for being shy and effeminate. As he grew older, he developed an unhealthy attachment to his mother, and after her death, created a wearable female body for himself out of corpses. Weakness, fear of confrontation and lack of confidence are also associated with this number, characteristics instilled in him at a young age by a domineering mother with fanatical religious beliefs.

Aileen Wuornos
The name Aileen Wuornos has a vowel vibration number of 8. This number represents financial strength, power and authority -- someone who will do whatever it takes to make money. In Wuornos' case, "whatever it takes" involved prostitution, robbery and murder. At its best, this vowel vibration represents a visionary -- someone with courage, determination, perseverance and stamina. When coupled with a bleak childhood and poverty -- as was Wuornos' case -- those same qualities can be utilized for something other than good … survival and revenge, mainly.

About the Numerologist
Hans Decoz has been a professional numerologist since 1982. He lectures and offers courses and personal consultations. Hans is currently working on his second book. His first book, Numerology; Key To Your Inner Self, with Tom Monte, was published in 1994 by Avery Publishing Group, NY. He currently resides in Arizona.