Glen Edward Rogers

Serial Killer

Glen Edward Rogers: The Cross-Country Killer

Background and Criminal History

Glen Edward Rogers was an American murderer whose violent travels across the United States earned him the names "The Cross-Country Killer" and "The Casanova Killer." Born on July 15, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio, Rogers spent much of his adult life moving between states, working temporary jobs and forming brief relationships with women he met in bars, restaurants and other social settings. Witnesses often described him as charming and confident when first introduced, but people who knew him more closely reported a volatile temper and a capacity for intimidation and violence. Rogers was convicted of two murders committed in 1995: the killing of Sandra Gallagher in California and the killing of Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida. Investigators also considered him the principal suspect in the deaths of Linda Price in Mississippi and Andy Jiles Sutton in Louisiana. He was further suspected in the earlier killing of Mark Peters, an elderly man from Ohio whose remains were discovered at a Rogers family cabin in Kentucky. Following his capture, Rogers reportedly claimed that he had killed as many as 70 people. He later withdrew the statement and said that he had been joking. Authorities were never able to substantiate such an enormous victim count, and he was never prosecuted for dozens of murders. His established criminal record nevertheless revealed a deadly pattern involving sudden relationships, stolen property, rapid interstate travel and victims left behind in homes, motel rooms or vehicles.

The Death of Mark Peters

Mark Peters was a 71-year-old retired electrician and military veteran who lived in Hamilton, Ohio. Peters allowed Rogers to stay in his home during 1993. In October of that year, Peters disappeared along with his automobile and several possessions, including firearms, antiques and a coin collection. Rogers also left the area. On January 10, 1994, Peters' remains were discovered inside a cabin belonging to the Rogers family near Beattyville, Kentucky. His body had reportedly been bound to a chair and concealed beneath furniture. The condition of the remains made it difficult to establish a precise date of death, although investigators believed Peters had been killed around the time of his disappearance in October 1993. Rogers was strongly suspected because he had been staying with Peters, disappeared when Peters vanished and was allegedly connected to property taken from the victim. Despite those circumstances, Rogers was not convicted of Peters' murder. ...

Confirmed Victims: (4)

Sandra Gallagher Age: (33), Date of Death: 1995-09-28

Suspected Victims:

Mark Peters Age: (71), Date of Death: October 1993

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