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Description
See any errors? Let us know!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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See any mistakes? Let us know!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









