Tag: Serial Killers

Investigations

Denver Police Link 1981 Cop Killer to Serial Murders

The Denver Police Department revealed in a news conference on Friday morning that they have learned the man who killed an Aurora police officer more than four decades ago was a serial killer. Police said DNA evidence and genealogy helped investigators link the cold cases together.

February 1, 2022

Patrol

Border Patrol Agent Accused of Serial Murder

A Border Patrol agent was arrested early Saturday after allegedly killing four women -- believed to have been prostitutes -- and kidnapping a fifth, officials say.

September 17, 2018

Patrol

Suspect in Infamous Serial Rapes and Murders Captured After 40 Years of Investigation

Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sheriff Scott Jones said they relied on DNA evidence to arrest Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, who lived for more than three decades on a quiet street in Citrus Heights.

April 25, 2018

Technology

Phoenix Police Used New Ballistics Technology to ID Serial Murder Suspect

Since mid-2017, the Phoenix police department has been using high-powered in-house technology to compare bullet casings from multiple crime scenes. Investigators previously had to run the technology outside of the department, which could tack weeks onto an investigation.

January 19, 2018

Patrol

Video: AZ Suspect Linked to 9 Murders in 3 Weeks, Police Say

After he was arrested, police kept "digging," Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said today, and discovered seven other fatal shootings in the area they say are connected to Cooksey.

January 18, 2018

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AZ Suspect Linked to 9 Murders in 3 Weeks, Police Say

After a double homicide suspect was arrested, police kept "digging," Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said today, and discovered seven other fatal shootings in the area they say are connected to him. More Here.

January 18, 2018

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Tampa Mayor Tells Police Hunting Serial Killer "Bring Me His Head"

The mayor of Tampa told police officers looking for a suspect in three fatal and apparently random shootings in one neighborhood to hunt him down and "bring his head to me."

October 26, 2017

Patrol

Phoenix Police ID Suspect in 2016 Serial Shootings

According to police officials, Aaron Saucedo, 23, has been identified as a suspect in connection with the shootings. The announcement was made during a news conference Monday afternoon that was attended by many public officials, including Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton.

May 9, 2017

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Suspect in 'Grim Sleeper' Serial Killings Case Found Guilty

Lonnie Franklin Jr. was found guilty on 10 counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the "Grim Sleeper" serial killings that targeted vulnerable young black women over 20 years in South Los Angeles.

May 5, 2016

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Michigan Murder Spree Suspect Was Uber Driver Who Picked Up Fares Between Shootings

The man suspected of a Kalamazoo, MI, area, murder spree, was an Uber driver who was apparently taking fares in between opening fire at various locations, police say.

February 22, 2016

Patrol

West Virginia Police Say Man Killed While Attacking Woman was Suspected Serial Killer

Police believe Neal Falls, 45, of Springfield, Oregon, could be connected to other crimes around the country. They said Monday the items in Falls’ car, among other things, might connect him to several deaths in Southern Ohio.

July 26, 2015

Patrol

Video: Calif. Sex Offenders Reportedly Wore Ankle Monitors During Murders

Convicted sex offenders who authorities in Southern California believe raped and killed four women allegedly wore GPS trackers while committing their crimes, and investigators believe there may be more victims.

April 14, 2014