reign of terror
- n any period of brutal suppression thought to resemble the Reign of Terror in France
- n the historic period (1793-94) during the French Revolution when thousands were executed
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- Calif. serial killer Richard Ramirez dies
LOS ANGELES — Richard Ramirez, the demonic serial killer known as the “Night Stalker’’ who left satanic signs at murder scenes and mutilated victims’ bodies during a reign of terror in the 1980s, died early Friday in a hospital, a prison official said.
June 14, 2013 - Boston Globe - Paul Arcangeli, Minority Staff Director
Paul Arcangeli announced the beginning of a “reign of terror” after taking the helm of the committee staff when Democrats were in the majority. “You can call me Mr. Arcangeli or O Dark Lord,” he joked.
June 13, 2013 - National Journal via Yahoo! News - Violent Texas Man Set to Die for Fireman's Slaying
A man responsible for a six-month reign of terror 15 years ago in Port Arthur is set for execution this week in Huntsville for fatally shooting a firefighter who had interrupted the ex-convict's rape of the fireman's nieces during a burglary.
June 11, 2013 - KBTX 3 Bryan - College Station