Jeffrey MacDonald

Criminal

Birthday October 12, 1943

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York

Age 80 years old

About

Former green beret and doctor who was convicted in the murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters, though he denied involvement.

Before Fame

In February of 1970 he called the police to report a stabbing, and his family was found brutally stabbed and clubbed; MacDonald himself was alive but similarly wounded.

Trivia

His conviction was appealed in higher courts, but was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court; his supporters never quit advocating on his behalf.

Family Life

He reportedly had numerous extramarital affairs, which contributed to his conviction.

Associated With

Gary Cole played him in the TV mini-series Fatal Vision, based on his story.