In Red Dead Redemption 2 there’s a serial killer committing murders and leaving mutilated corpses in the wilderness for you to find.The serial killer has left behind clues to his whereabouts at the scene of each murder. In this guide we’ll go through all RDR2 serial killer map clue locations so you can solve this mystery.
There are 3 murder scenes to be precise. Each one contains a dead body and a piece of a map. Finding all 3 map pieces gives you a complete map that points to the killer’s hideout. This also triggers the stranger mission “American Dreams“. Let’s go through all 3 clue locations first. It doesn’t matter in what order you find them! They are still available after the story as well (the earliest chance is in Chapter 2).
Red Dead Redemption 2 Serial Killer Clue #1
The first serial killer clue is found south of Wallace Station (south-west of Valentine). There’s a rock with the remains of a torso hanging on it. To the left of this body, you can find a decapitated head on top of a smaller stone. Stuck in the head is the piece of a map, which is your first of three clues. The location of the head is circled in red in the image below.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Serial Killer Clue #2
The second murder clue is to be found under a bridge south of Valentine. A body is hanging under the bridge. A head (circled in red in image below) is pierced into the bridge. As before, investigate the head. Stuck into its eye is the 2nd piece of the torn serial killer map. Just one more piece left!
Red Dead Redemption 2 Serial Killer Clue #3
Our final clue is under a big tree, east of Braithwaite Manor, where the letter “S” of the word “Meadows” is on the map. From the tree hangs a body. From where the body hangs, look behind the tree and you’ll find the third head is stuck into the tree. Pull out the last murder mystery map piece from the head.
Pieced Together Serial Killer Map
The 3 map pieces make one full map. You can view it in the Satchel under Documents > Maps. It only shows you a depiction of a burned-down house and a hatch. On the back of the map (it can be flipped) the killer is challenging you to find him. Let’s pay him a visit!
Refer to the solution below for the serial killer location.
Serial Killer Location
Now that you have pieced together the map, a new Stranger Mission markerwill show up south-west of Valentine at Lucky’s Cabin. You have to get really close for the white marker to show up (see image below)!
Once you’re there, go to the burned-down hut (at the top left corner of the white search radius). It’s also outlined on your world map. At the hut you can find a hatch. Open the hatch and enter the cellar below.
Down there you can find two letters on a table. The letters are from the serial killer’s mother. Read both of them. Here we learn the killer’s name is Edmund.
Next up, head around the corner in the basem*nt, just next to where you read the letter. It’s pitch-black so it’s hard to make out the path, but since this area is very small you should be able to find it. If you have already unlocked the lantern, select it in the weapon wheel to make a light. Behind the corner you find another mutilated body with a knife sticking out of it (circled in red below). Pick up the knife. Now the serial killer, Edmund, will show up and punch you from behind.
Catching the Red Dead Redemption 2 Serial Killer
Edmund thinks he got us trapped and wants to make us his next victim. Well, he failed to realize that Arthur is a badass Gunslinger. Arthur throws a decapitated head in the killer’s face and gets up from the floor. Now we’re in a melee fight with the killer. He has a knife so be sure to dodge the attacks and knock him out with your bare hands.
Once done, hogtie him and put him on your horse. Then bring him to the Sheriff’s Office in Valentine. Drop him off at the Sheriff’s desk. He tries to put him in a cell. Our serial killer reveals that his full name is “Edmund Lowry Jr.”. Just as the Sheriff is about to put him in a cell, he turns around, leaps onto theSheriff and tries to bite him.
All that’s left here is to save the Sheriff. A bullet to Edmund’s head will do the trick. You can use Dead-Eye if you must. The serial killer dies.
The Valentine Sheriff thanks you for your work (and for saving him) and awards you with some money. He gave me $22 but this may also vary slightly depending on your honor level (it should be around $20). It’s not super much for the amount of work but a nice little secret activity. That solves the whole murder mystery! It also completes the Stranger Mission “American Dreams“, which started when we went to catch the killer. All done!
FAQs
Investigate the serial killer's hideout, and in the very back there'll be a knife you can inspect. Doing so will trigger a cutscene in which the serial killer will attack you. He's not too hard to fight off, and you can hogtie him and take him back to the sheriff's office in Valentine to collect your reward.
Can you turn in the serial killer rdr2? ›
Once that's over and done with, stow the Stranger on the back of your horse and head into town to turn him in. In the subsequent scene, you have a choice - kill the serial killer, or let the Sheriff kill him. Do the dirty work yourself and you'll be rewarded with $20.
Do you get a reward for capturing the serial killer rdr2? ›
The Sheriff is shaken but grateful, and rewards the player with $20. If the player decides not to intervene: Malloy eventually manages to force Lowry Jr. off and shoots him in the chest when he's on the floor next to him. Angry that the player did not assist him, Malloy doesn't pay them and asks them to get out.
How to find serial killer in Valentine? ›
That location is back up towards Valentine at a place called Lucky's cabin (it's just south of Valentine on the map). When you arrive a stranger icon will appear, indicating you're in the right area. Head towards what's left of the building and when prompted, open the basem*nt doors.
How many serial killers are in RDR2? ›
Edmund is one of three serial killers in Red Dead Redemption 2. Another is a killer prostitute who tries to gain your help.
Where is the killer's cabin in rdr2? ›
This is what it looks like: The location points to a place named Lucky's Cabin. It won't be named that on the map if you haven't been close, but you'll find it going south-west out of Valentine. When you get close enough, a white Stranger area will appear on the map, telling you you're in the right direction.
Can you cure Arthur Morgan in rdr2? ›
The doctor who visits Arthur explicitly mentions that the disease is not curable. Tuberculosis makes Arthur slower, less likely to heal himself with food and drink. A special item in the game, the 'Owl Feather Trinket', powers-up Arthur and partially alleviates the symptoms, but it does not cure tuberculosis.
Can you keep Arthur Morgan alive? ›
No matter what you do, Arthur Morgan dies. There's currently no secret ending where he somewhat survives, fading into the mists of time under a new name. As noted in the endings above, he either dies from his tuberculosis, a bullet to the head, or a knife in the back.
What are the most profitable crimes in rdr2? ›
Rob Banks and Trains and People, Carefully. Another way to make money is through robbing banks and trains. Robberies are hard to pull off, but also come with some excellent rewards if you're successful.
What is the highest wanted bounty in rdr2? ›
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the highest achievable bounty is $1500. The maximum bounty limit increases at the start of every chapter, eventually capping out at $1500 by the epilogue.
Hangings are a form of execution appearing in Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Red Dead Online. During a hanging, a person is put to death by suspension by the neck.
Is there anything in Lucky's Cabin RDR2? ›
It is filled to the brim with murder weapons and the remains of various victims, some nothing but polished skulls while other fresh and stretched open carcasses.
Where does the serial killer spawn? ›
won't be nice for you. At this point, the player has to wait for the Slasher to spawn and be ready to kill him. He will only spawn in Blaine County at night, between 7 PM and 5 AM, outside of the player's field of view, and attempt to attack with his signature weapon.
How do you not get caught doing crimes in rdr2? ›
Basically, if you want to get away with a crime, wear your bandana to make the escape a lot easier.
Can you find Guido Martelli rdr2? ›
While Saint Denis isn't small, players will not need to look all over town for Guido Martelli. He is not very hard to find and will be marked by a yellow dollar sign. As for his exact location, Guido Martelli at the center of the town in the Saint Denis Garde. Meeting him will prompt a cutscene.
How do you capture criminals in Red Dead Redemption? ›
Use weaker guns like pistols or revolvers to keep them alive. Use the lasso on the injured enemy and keep the left trigger held. Walk up close then press the Y/Triangle/X button indicated to hogtie them. Pick them up and place them on John's horse.
Can you find Lenny rdr2? ›
Lenny will be located upstairs on the balcony the first time you lose him. Straight after this, Lenny will be directly downstairs. Just head down and approach him as the two men try and fight him. The final time is the hardest, as you walk around in first person and everyone looks like him.
