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Description
See any errors? Let us know!John Rodney McRae: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life
John Rodney McRae was born on November 20, 1934, in Belleville, Michigan. He exhibited aggressive and disruptive behavior from a young age, which led to frequent disciplinary actions at school. His early criminal activities included theft and animal cruelty.First Murder: Joseph Housey
In September 1950, 8-year-old Joseph "Joey" Housey Jr. went missing from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. His mutilated body was found on September 23, 1950, in a shallow grave. McRae was convicted of this murder and sentenced to life in prison.Victims
- Joseph "Joey" Housey Jr. - September 23, 1950, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
- Randy Laufer - September 15, 1987, Michigan
- Keith Fleming - Date and location not specified
- Kip Hess - Date and location not specified
- Charles Collingwood - Date and location not specified
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (2)
Joey Housey Age: (8), Date of Death: 1950-09-23 ...View 1 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Keith Fleming Age: (13), Date of Death: 1977-04-28 Kip Hess Age: (12), Date of Death: 1979-03-27 Charles Collingwood Age: (20), Date of Death: 1979-12-12
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John Rodney
Mcrae
November 20, 1934 Belleville, Michigan, United States
June 28, 2005 (aged 70) Jackson, Michigan, United States
Complications relating to his stomach ulcer
Male
White
Murder (x2)
Life imprisonment (1951; Paroled (1972)), Life imprisonment without parole (1998)
2 - 5+
1950 - 1987
Michigan, Florida (suspected)
October 15, 1997
Southern Michigan Correctional Facility
07/03/2025
