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Rodger James DeVaul

Case from Cypress, CA dated Feb 12, 1983

Victim Details

Rodger James DeVaul

Male

White / Caucasian

Cypress

CA

1983-02-12

20

Rodger

James DeVaul

07/02/2026

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Rodger James DeVaul Jr., a 20-year-old White male, was one of the confirmed victims of convicted serial killer Randy Steven Kraft, also known as the 'Scorecard Killer.' DeVaul's death occurred on February 12, 1983, during the final months of Kraft's killing spree, which spanned over a decade and targeted young men across California and other states. Kraft was known for his brutal methods, often involving torture, sexual assault, and ligature strangulation. DeVaul's murder was part of a series of ...
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  • Rodger James “Rod” DeVaul Jr. (1963-1983)
  • Mothers of Victims Weep as Evidence Is Shown at Kraft Trial
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