Jeff the Killer

Jeffrey Alan C. Woods (Jeff the Killer)

Full Name

Jeff (2011 version)

Jeffrey Woods (Popular fandom name)

Likes: Kill; Liu Woods; Blood; Your Smile Dislikes: Her parents; Police; Jane the Killer; Other Creepypastas; Slenderman; Let them talk about her deceased brother Liu Woods.

Aliases

Jeff the Killer

Jeff

Jeffrey the Killer

Joker-Reject / Rip-off

Relatives

Margaret Woods – Mother (Deceased)

Peter Woods – Father (Deceased)

Liu Woods – Brother (Presumed Deceased)

Occupation

Serial Killer

Powers & Skills

Hand-to-hand combat prowess

Enhanced senses

Athleticism

Inhuman durability

Inhuman stamina

High stealth

Status

Alive

Species

Human

Gender

Male

Hobbies

Murdering people to satisfy his bloodlust

Stalking his next victim

Goals

End as many lives as possible (Ongoing)

Kill his parents and brother (Succeeded)

Kill Randy, Troy, and Keith (Succeeded)

Type of Pasta

Psychopathic Serial Killer

Catchphrase

Go. To. Sleep.

Overview

Jeff the Killer, born Jeffrey Woods, is the titular protagonist-turned-antagonist of the 2011 Creepypasta Jeff the Killer and the 2015 reboot Jeff the Killer 2015. He is a teenage serial killer known for his pale, disfigured face, carved smile, and obsession with killing anyone who refuses to “go to sleep.”

Origin

Jeff was a 13-year-old who moved into a new neighborhood with his parents and his brother Liu. Shortly after arriving, they were harassed by three bullies—Randy, Keith, and Troy. When the bullies attacked Jeff and Liu with knives, Jeff viciously fought back, severely injuring them. Liu took the blame and was arrested, sending Jeff into a depressive state.

Later, at a party, the bullies attacked again. Jeff killed one of them but was covered in bleach and set on fire by Keith, leaving him horrifically burned. During this trauma, Jeff’s sanity snapped.

At the hospital, doctors removed his bandages, revealing ghostly white skin, bright red, leathery lips, and a horrifying new face Jeff found “beautiful.”

That night Jeff carved a permanent smile into his cheeks and burned off his eyelids to “never stop seeing his face.”

His mother panicked and tried to convince his father they needed to kill him, but Jeff murdered them both. Liu woke up just in time to hear Jeff whisper his iconic line as he attacked: “Go to sleep.”

Jeff then began his killing spree, adopting the name Jeff the Killer.

Derivative Works

Jane the Killer

A highly influential fan-made expansion. Created by MadamBlackWolf (formerly FearOfTheBlackWolf) in the short story Jane’s Letter. Jane becomes Jeff’s arch-enemy. Her iconic phrase: “Don’t go to sleep, you’ll never wake up.” Numerous fan stories depict Jeff murdering her parents or burning her, sparking their rivalry. Various versions exist (Jane Richardson, Jane Arkensaw), but none are canon.

Slender Man

In fan works, Jeff is often depicted fighting Slender Man. Sometimes portrayed as a Slender proxy (widely rejected by fans). All crossovers are non-canon, but extremely popular in fan art and stories.

Homicidal Liu

Created by VampireNote13. This expansion imagines Liu surviving Jeff’s attack and developing a violent split personality (Sully). Introduced the surname “Woods” and Liu as a fellow serial killer. The fanbase often treats this version as canon, despite being an AU.

Other Derivatives

Nina the Killer (original and 2021 versions)

Notable Adaptations

Sesseur’s Original Version (2008)

Pre-dates the famous 2011 Creepypasta. Claims Jeff’s name is Jeffrey C. Hodek. Origin: Jeff spills acid on his face after slipping in the bathroom. No bullies, no bleach incident. Jeff did not kill his family. The “original Jeff the Killer image” was uploaded with this version. Sesseur’s claims are controversial and widely debated.

Jeff the Killer – 2015 Remake

Created by K. Banning Kellum after the 2011 story was removed from the wiki for poor quality. This remake retains the same characters, gives Jeff and Liu confirmed ages (15 and 14), changes how the disfigurement occurs, is significantly more grounded and darker, and includes an uncut version with more detail. Became a full series with seven parts. It is one of the most respected modern rewrites.

Pastra’s Jeff the Killer — 2024 Rewrite

A modern retelling published on July 7, 2024. This version portrays Jeff as more twisted and entirely non-tragic, obsessed with killing Liu to wipe out his family, and driven toward eventual suicide after fulfilling his “goal.” The final chapter focuses on Jeff finally finding Liu. Other notable rewrites include Slimebeast’s JTK and The Morgue Files: Jeff the Killer by David Near.

The Controversial Image

The true origin of the famous Jeff the Killer image is still unclear. Common myths include a photoshopped picture of “Katy Robinson,” debunked, and Sesseur claiming it was him in a latex mask, also debunked. Historical sightings: image appears in a 2007 Japanese horror project, earliest confirmed upload November 16, 2005 on pya.cc. Three versions of the image are associated with the early thread. Most likely explanation (unconfirmed): a screenshot of a woman who streamed on Stickam in 2005, distorted in a chain of edits. The woman disappeared from public view afterward. The real identity remains unknown.

The head has an elongated, oval shape with smooth contours on the sides and a well-defined jaw. The mouth is stretched into a wide smile that reveals white, uniform teeth. The hands are slender with long, thin fingers.

The clothing consists of a white hooded jacket with long sleeves, fastened with front buttons and a partial zipper, with blood spread across the fabric. There are All Star shoes. He uses a kitchen knife stained with blood. The ears are small and discreet on the sides. The skin tone is pale and uniform across all visible parts of the body (bleach and gasoline). With a disturbing gaze. The eyelids are burned. With blackened eyelids. His smile is disturbing from ear to ear. He is the one who made the cut. He wears dark pants.

Personality

Before the fire: quiet, antisocial, withdrawn. After the incident: sadistic, violent, unpredictable, highly hostile, exceptionally stealthy and cunning. He lures victims with calm speech before killing them, usually with a knife.

Powers & Abilities

Although human, Jeff demonstrates supernatural-level stealth, great speed, exceptional durability, high stamina, enhanced strength under adrenaline, and manipulative charm in some modern adaptations. He is powered largely by rage, insanity, and bloodlust.

Facts

Original creator: Sesseur (Jeffery C. Hodek). 2011 story written by Travis (GameFuelTV’s brother). Jeff debuted on Creepypasta Wiki on August 28, 2011. Jeff is 13 in the original story. Jeff’s age after the events is unknown. His relationship to Liu’s age is not confirmed in the original. Featured in the canceled comic I Eat Pasta for Breakfast. Often compared to or criticized as a Joker knockoff. Despite criticism, one of the most iconic Creepypasta characters. All crossovers with other killers (Jane, Liu, Nina, Slender Man, etc.) are non-canon unless made by Sesseur.

Jeff The Killer/Quotes

So it all started back in my childhood Something unexplainable that I didn’t pay attention to We moved because of work, due to a promotion To a new residence with my parents and my brother With no right to choose, there was nothing I could do Because as a child, I was at their mercy But when I saw the new house I thought I could adapt Until they knocked on the door just to bother us

With time I gave in to this new sensation Dripping in my hand, the blood of a bully I had to see him suffer, I had no other option But because of my mistake, they took my brother Who, to defend me, chose to hide the truth The beginning of the start of losing my sanity I feel changed, look at my face The boy named Jeff reborn in evil

Look at my face Pain makes me smile You can even run But you won’t escape

Being able to cause you pain truly makes me happy The owner of a gaze lacking sanity You won’t be brave when you see me smile

Silence, shhh! Go to sleep

The sick mind of a serial killer Terror and Creepypasta, my skin is pale With an entity’s gaze, I am Jeff the Killer

Go to sleep!

The absence of my brother left me shaken I became isolated with no one by my side Calming my mind without that sensation In my head, remorse for my brother’s imprisonment But the family wanted to make a good impression Invited to a party, going without a choice And at the party I was hunted by the same bully But I brought his end with a punch to the heart Because of the fight with him, my face covered in vodka My body in flames, what a chaotic scene Then I lost consciousness and ended up in the hospital My face disfigured and I didn’t feel bad Already discharged, I was at home In front of the mirror, with a cut mouth I was already insane with no way back And because of that, I murdered my parents

I was alone I already felt changed There was nothing I could do I had killed

Being able to cause you pain truly makes me happy The owner of a gaze lacking sanity You won’t be brave when you see me smile

Silence, shhh! Go to sleep

The sick mind of a serial killer Terror and Creepypasta, my skin is pale With an entity’s gaze, I am Jeff the Killer

Go to sleep

With my face deformed, I was burned alive With a horrendous appearance, I felt good about it So I wouldn’t stop smiling, and my eyes wouldn’t close I decided to burn my eyelids and cut my mouth A fugitive killer addicted to killing I leave the blood of my victims for the police to find Lost in the dark night, there’s nothing you can do Not anyone, not you, not even Slender

With vast intelligence to never be found I wandered in the dark with no one by my side Wearing dark pants and a white hoodie, a psychopathic smile and an insane stare If I’m awake in the dark, you’re done for Feel the sensation of being watched Will you be brave when you see me smile? I doubt it, go to sleep!

Awake? child, I am watching you, my name is Jeff, go to sleep

Being able to cause you pain truly makes me happy The owner of a gaze lacking sanity You won’t be brave when you see me smile

Silence, go to sleep!

The sick mind of a serial killer Terror and Creepypasta, my skin is pale With an entity’s gaze, I am Jeff the Killer

Yeah, go to sleep!