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Arthur Nelson Ream: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Arthur Nelson Ream, born on May 9, 1949, in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, is a convicted serial killer and rapist. He grew up in a troubled household and left home at the age of 13. Ream's criminal activities spanned several decades, primarily targeting young girls.

Crimes and Convictions

Ream's criminal history includes multiple convictions for sexual offenses and murder. His first known offense occurred in the early 1970s when he was convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl. Over the years, he continued to commit heinous crimes, leading to several convictions.

Notable Crimes

  • Cindy Zarzycki: Ream was convicted of the 1986 murder of 13-year-old Cindy Zarzycki. She was last seen on April 20, 1986, in Eastpointe, Michigan. Her remains were discovered in 2008 in a wooded area in Macomb Township.
  • Unidentified Victims: Ream is suspected of being involved in the deaths of several other young girls. In 2018, police excavated a wooded area in Macomb Township in search of additional victims, but no further remains were found.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (1)
  • Cynthia Jocelyn Zarzycki Age: (13), Date of Death: 1986-04-20
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    Suspected Victims:
  • Donna Serra Age: (17), Date of Death: 1972
  • Kimberly King Age: (12), Date of Death: 1979-09
  • Kim Yarrow Age: (15), Date of Death: 1981-06-08
  • Kellie Brownlee Age: (17), Date of Death: 1986-05-20
  • Connie Royce Age: (24), Date of Death: 1990-06-01
  • Killer's Details

    Arthur Nelson

    Ream

    May 9, 1949 (age 75) Michigan, United States

    August 15, 2024 (aged 75) Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, Jackson, Michigan, United States

    Male

    White

    Murder

    Life imprisonment

    1 - 6+

    1972 - 1990

    Michigan

    Eastpointe, Warren (suspected), Canton Township (suspected), West Bloomfield Township (suspected), St. Clair Shores (suspected), Mount Clemens

    1986

    Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center — Jackson, Michigan

    07/03/2025