Meanings of stop a serial in English

Trying to stop a serial killer while putting on a weekly network show?

We were able to stop a serial rapist with a badge when everyone else ignored these Black women.

Now, he's journeyed to Toussaint, a fictionalized version of southern France, where he's been summoned to stop a serial killer.

BRITAIN: Detectives in England have appealed for help to stop a serial rapist from striking again after confirming he had attacked his 10th victim.

Zurin got most of the credit for outwitting and stopping a serial killer, which was only his due as a senior officer.

The police in Australia say they're confident they stopped a serial killer in the making with the conviction of New Zealander Daniel Kelsall yesterday.