Terry Peder Rasmussen: The Chameleon Killer
Overview
Terry Peder Rasmussen, also known as "The Chameleon Killer," was a convicted murderer and suspected serial killer. Born on December 23, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Rasmussen used multiple aliases throughout his life, making it difficult for authorities to track his crimes. He was linked to several murders across the United States between 1978 and 2002. Rasmussen died in prison on December 28, 2010.
Crimes and Victims
Rasmussen's crimes spanned decades and involved multiple victims. Below are the known details of his crimes:
- Bear Brook Murders (Allenstown, New Hampshire): Between 1978 and 1980, Rasmussen is believed to have killed Marlyse Honeychurch, her two daughters (Marie Elizabeth Vaughn and Sarah McWaters), and an unidentified girl believed to be his biological daughter. Their bodies were found in two barrels in Bear Brook State Park in 1985 and 2000.
- Denise Beaudin (New Hampshire): In 1981, Rasmussen disappeared with his girlfriend Denise Beaudin. Her body has never been found, but authorities suspect he killed her.
- Eunsoon Jun (California): In 2002, Rasmussen was convicted of murdering Eunsoon Jun, a chemist he had been dating. Her body was found dismembered in her home in Richmond, California.
Aliases
Rasmussen used numerous aliases, including:
- Bob Evans
- Curtis Mayo Kimball
- Gordon Jensen
- Lawrence Vanner
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