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David Parker Ray
Serial Killer
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Introduction
David Parker Ray, infamously known as the "Toy-Box Killer," was a serial rapist and suspected serial killer who operated in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He was known for his elaborate torture chamber, referred to as the "toy box," where he reportedly tortured and murdered an unknown number of victims.The Crimes
Ray is suspected of abducting, sexually assaulting, and torturing numerous women over several decades. His crimes came to light in 1999 when one of his victims managed to escape and alert authorities.Known Victims
- Cynthia Vigil - On March 22, 1999, Vigil was abducted and taken to Ray’s trailer, where she was tortured for three days before escaping.
- Angelica Montano - Another victim who managed to escape and report her abduction but was not initially believed.
- Kelly Garrett - Abducted in 1996, drugged, and tortured before being released, suffering severe psychological trauma.
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David Parker
Ray
November 6, 1939 Belen, New Mexico, United States
May 28, 2002 (aged 63) Hobbs, New Mexico, United States
Heart attack
Male
White
The Toy-Box Killer
224 years imprisonment
Unknown, 0 murder convictions, 1 murder-by-proxy conviction, more than 60 murders suspected, 3 tortured and survived (known)
1950 - 1999
New Mexico, Arizona
March 22, 1999
Lea County Correctional Facility
07/03/2025
