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See any errors? Let us know!David Edwin Mason: The Crimes of a Serial Killer
Introduction
David Edwin Mason was an American serial killer who was convicted of multiple murders in California. His crimes spanned from 1977 to 1980, and he was ultimately sentenced to death. Mason showed a pattern of brutality in his killings, often targeting elderly victims. He was executed in 1993.The Crimes
David Edwin Mason was responsible for the murders of at least five individuals. His crimes involved suffocation and strangulation, often carried out in the victims' homes.Victims
- Adelaide Mason (Murdered in 1977) – Mason's adoptive mother, whom he strangled to death in their California home.
- Edward and Stella Heady (Murdered in 1980) – An elderly couple strangled by Mason in Oakland, California.
- Emil and Marie Jue (Murdered in 1980) – Another elderly couple, also strangled in their home in California.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
Joan Picard Age: (73), Date of Death: 1980-03-06 ...View 4 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
David Edwin
Mason
December 2, 1956 Georgia, United States
August 24, 1993 (aged 36) San Quentin, California, United States
Executed by gas chamber
Male
White
First degree murder with special circumstances (x5), Assault with a deadly weapon, Robbery
Death (January 27, 1984)
5-6
March 6, 1980 - May 8, 1982
California
February 4, 1981
San Quentin State Prison — San Quentin, California
07/03/2025
