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Gerald Walter McFadden: A Notorious Serial Killer

Introduction

Gerald Walter McFadden was a convicted serial killer and rapist responsible for the brutal murders of at least three young women in Texas. His crimes, marked by violence and cruelty, occurred in the 1980s, leaving behind a trail of terror and loss. McFadden had a long history of violent offenses, and despite being imprisoned for prior crimes, he was eventually released, leading to further tragic deaths.

The 1986 Murders

On June 6, 1986, three young women were abducted, sexually assaulted, and brutally murdered by Gerald McFadden in Kilgore, Texas. Their names and details are as follows:
  • Gena Turner - 20 years old, abducted and killed on June 6, 1986.
  • Suzanne Harrison - 18 years old, abducted and killed on June 6, 1986.
  • Bryan Boone - 19 years old, abducted and killed on June 6, 1986.
McFadden lured the three friends under false pretenses before overpowering them. The victims were shot execution-style and left in a remote area, their bodies discovered later. The gruesome nature of the crime shocked the community.

Previous Crimes and Escalation

Before the 1986 murders, McFadden was already a convicted rapist. In 1972, he was sentenced to life in prison for rape but was released on parole in 1985. His release, despite his violent history, allowed him to continue his predatory acts, leading to the tragic deaths of Turner, Harrison, and Boone. ...Read More
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Anna Marie Hlavka Age: (20), Date of Death: 1979-06-24
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    Killer's Details

    Gerald Walter

    Mcfadden

    March 21, 1948 Haskell County, Texas, United States

    October 14, 1999 (aged 51) Huntsville, Texas, United States

    Executed by lethal injection

    Male

    White

    The Animal

    Capital murder

    Death

    4 (confirmed and known)

    1973 - 1986

    Oregon, Texas

    Texas State Penitentiary (Huntsville Unit) — Huntsville, Texas

    07/03/2025