Gerard John Schaefer

Criminal

Birthday March 25, 1946

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Wisconsin

DEATH DATE Dec 3, 1995 (49)

About

Serial killer known for claiming victims while he was a sheriff's deputy.

Before Fame

He worked as a schoolteacher before being fired, and was turned down from the priesthood; he finally settled on a career in law enforcement.

Trivia

He was convicted of two murders but was linked to over 30 missing girls and women.

Family Life

He was married at the time of his arrest, and he and his wife were living with his mother.

Associated With

He claimed to be admired by fellow inmate Ted Bundy.