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Serial Killer Danny Arthur Ranes

Overview

Danny Arthur Ranes, born on October 20, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was an American serial killer convicted of multiple murders. His crimes, committed between March and August 1972, were sexually motivated and carried out with the assistance of an accomplice, Brent Eugene Koster. Ranes was sentenced to life imprisonment and passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 78.

Crimes

Ranes targeted young women in Michigan, luring them into vulnerable situations before assaulting and murdering them. His crimes were characterized by their brutality and the calculated manner in which he and his accomplice operated.

Victims

  • March 1972: Victim details not publicly available.
  • July 1972: Victim details not publicly available.
  • August 1972: Victim details not publicly available.
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Killer's Details

Danny Arthur

Ranes

October 20, 1943 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

January 29, 2022 (aged 78) Coldwater, Michigan, United States

Male

White

First degree murder, Second degree murder (x3), Assault with a dangerous weapon

Life imprisonment without parole (x4)

4

March - August 1972

Michigan

September 5, 1972

Lakeland Correctional Facility

07/03/2025