"The Speed Freak" is a nickname given to Randy Kraft, an American serial killer active in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was known for his high-speed driving and the brutal murders of at least 16 young men, often luring them with promises of companionship or drugs. Kraft's crimes were characterized by their violent nature and the use of various methods to incapacitate his victims. Kraft was apprehended in 1983 when police discovered evidence linking him to the murders during a traffic stop. He was convicted in 1989 and sentenced to death. His case remains notable in criminal history due to the sheer number of victims and the chilling details surrounding his methods.