206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
David Edward Maust
Serial Killer
View Videos (3)
Oldest Cold Case FINALLY Solved - David Edward Maust ...
...View 2 additional videosDescription
See any errors? Let us know!David Edward Maust: The Crimes of a Serial Killer
Overview
David Edward Maust was an American serial killer who preyed on teenage boys. His violent history spanned multiple decades, with crimes committed across various states. Maust was eventually convicted for the brutal murders of three teenagers in Hammond, Indiana, in the early 2000s. His gruesome acts shocked the community and revealed a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior.Early Crimes
Maust's criminal record dated back to the 1970s, when he was first convicted of homicide. In 1974, he was arrested in Germany for the murder of 13-year-old James "Jamie" McClister, a young American boy. Maust lured McClister into a secluded area and drowned him in a canal. He was convicted and served a prison sentence before being deported back to the United States.Later Murders
Despite his criminal past, Maust continued his violent spree after being released from prison. His most infamous killings occurred in Hammond, Indiana, between 2002 and 2003. He lured teenage boys into his home, where he brutally murdered them and buried their bodies in concrete. ...Read MoreVictims
See any mistakes? Let us know!
Confirmed Victims: (4)
James McClister , Date of Death: 1974 ...View 3 additional victims
Links to Additional Sources (12)
See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
David Edward
Maust
April 5, 1954 Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States
January 20, 2006 (aged 51)
Suicide by hanging
Crazy Dave
Male
White
Murder
Life imprisonment
5
1974 - September 10, 2003
Hesse, Texas, Illinois, Indiana
December 10, 2003
07/03/2025
