Believe it or not, Christmas is the most dangerous time of the year! Crime rises during the holiday season for many reasons. More stress, family tension, and loneliness at Christmas can all contribute to an increase in criminal activity. But it's not just petty crime that is committed at this time of year. That's right, many murders have been committed during the Christmas season over the years, dating back centuries.
In this gallery, you'll find the most gruesome of them. Click through for bone-chilling stories of horrific holiday murders.