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See any errors? Let us know!Thomas Henry McMonigle: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Overview
Thomas Henry McMonigle was a convicted serial killer known for the murder of Thora Afton Chamberlain. His criminal activities and the subsequent investigation provide a chilling insight into his actions and the tragic fate of his victim.Crimes
McMonigle's most notorious crime was the abduction and murder of 14-year-old Thora Afton Chamberlain on November 2, 1945. Chamberlain was last seen outside Campbell High School in Campbell, California, after speaking with a man in a US Navy uniform who offered her a babysitting job. She accepted the offer and got into his car, never to be seen again.Investigation
Law enforcement quickly focused on Thomas Henry McMonigle, a San Mateo resident with a criminal record that included assault and attempted rape. McMonigle had moved to his father's home in Illinois shortly after Chamberlain's disappearance. On December 6, 1945, McMonigle attempted suicide but was arrested by FBI agents investigating Chamberlain's case. ...Read MoreVictims
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Confirmed Victims: (2)
Dorothy Rose Woods , Date of Death: 1940s ...View 1 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Thomas Henry
Mcmonigle
May 28, 1914 Covell, Illinois, United States
February 20, 1948 (aged 33) San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, California, United States
Executedion by gas chamber
Male
White
Murder
Death
2 - 11
1940s - 1945
California
San Francisco, Campbell
1945
07/03/2025
