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See any errors? Let us know!Joseph Roy Metheny: The Horrifying Crimes of a Serial Killer
Introduction
Joseph Roy Metheny was an American serial killer known for his gruesome and shocking crimes. Born in 1955, he terrorized Baltimore, Maryland, with a string of brutal murders. Metheny not only confessed to killing multiple victims but also claimed to have disposed of their bodies in an unimaginable way—by selling their flesh as food.The Horrific Crimes
Metheny's crimes were particularly disturbing because of their brutality and the macabre way he disposed of the bodies. He targeted vulnerable individuals, such as homeless people, drug addicts, and prostitutes. His murders spanned several years, with his first known killings taking place in the early 1990s.Victims
- Cathy Ann Magaziner (1994): A 39-year-old woman who was last seen in 1994. Metheny admitted to strangling her and burying her body in a shallow grave near his home in Baltimore.
- Kimberly Lynn Spicer (November 1996): A 23-year-old woman whom Metheny stabbed to death in mid-November 1996. He later led authorities to her body, which was buried near his workplace.
- Toni Lynn Ingrassia (1996): A 28-year-old woman whom Metheny also admitted to murdering.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
Cathy Ann Magaziner Age: (39), Date of Death: 1994 ...View 2 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Joseph Roy
Metheny
March 2, 1955 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
August 5, 2017 (aged 62) Cumberland, Maryland, United States
6’1” (1.85 m) - 62 (1.88 m)
Male
White
The Cannibal
First degree murder
Life without parole
5-13
1976 - 1996
Maryland
December 15, 1996
Western Correctional Institution — Cumberland, Maryland
07/03/2025










