Daniel Harold Rolling

Serial Killer

Daniel Harold Rolling: The Gainesville Ripper

Overview

Daniel Harold Rolling, also known as the "Gainesville Ripper," was a notorious American serial killer who terrorized Gainesville, Florida, in August 1990. His brutal crimes shocked the nation, leaving behind a trail of violence and fear. Rolling murdered five college students in a gruesome spree before being caught and later executed in 2006.

The Crimes

Rolling's killing spree began on August 24, 1990, and lasted for three days. He targeted young college students, breaking into their apartments and subjecting them to brutal attacks. His crimes were marked by extreme violence, mutilation, and posed corpses.

Victims

• Christina Powell (17) – Murdered on August 24, 1990. A University of Florida student found dead in her apartment.
• Sonja Larson (18) – Murdered on August 24, 1990. Killed in the same apartment as Christina Powell.
• Christa Hoyt (18) – Murdered on August 25, 1990. Found decapitated in her apartment.
• Tracy Paules (23) – Murdered on August 27, 1990. Killed in her Gainesville apartment.
• Manuel "Manny" Taboada (23) – Murdered on August 27, 1990. Roommate of Tracy Paules, also found dead in the same apartment.

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Confirmed Victims: (8)

Julie Grissom Age: (24), Date of Death: November 4, 1989

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Survivors:

James Rolling

Danny Rolling - Wikipedia

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