Fredrick Demond Scott

Serial Killer

Serial Killer Fredrick Demond Scott: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Introduction

Fredrick Demond Scott, born on November 18, 1994, is an American individual accused of a series of six murders in the Kansas City area between 2016 and 2017. His alleged victims were predominantly middle-aged white men, many of whom were targeted while walking on or near local trails. The nature of these crimes and Scott's prior threats have raised questions about potential racial motivations, though no official motive has been established.

Background

In 2014, Scott reportedly threatened to "kill all white people" and expressed a desire to commit a school shooting. Despite these alarming statements, he was not charged with a hate crime in connection with the subsequent murders. His mother has stated that Scott suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and had no known issues with white individuals, often performing odd jobs for them.

The Crimes

Scott's alleged killing spree spanned from August 2016 to August 2017, claiming six lives. Below is a chronological list of the victims, including their names, ages, dates of death, and locations:

• John Palmer, 54 – August 19, 2016: Found shot to death in a wooded area near the Indian Creek Trail in Kansas City, Missouri.
• David Lenox, 67 – February 27, 2017: Shot outside his apartment near the Indian Creek Trail while returning home from walking his dogs.
• Timothy Rice, 57 – April 4, 2017: Discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a shelter at a park where he had been camping in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Michael Darby, 61 – May 18, 2017: Co-owner of a local restaurant, Darby was found shot along the Indian Creek Trail.
• Karen Harmeyer, 64 – July 2017: The only female victim, Harmeyer, who was homeless, was found dead in her tent in Grandview, Missouri.
• Steven Gibbons, 57 – August 13, 2017: Shot after getting off a bus in south Kansas City; surveillance footage showed Scott following him off the bus.

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Confirmed Victims: (0)
Suspected Victims:

Karen Harmeyer Age: (64), Date of Death: 2017-07-18

Steve Gibbons Age: (57), Date of Death: 2017-08-13

John Palmer Age: (54), Date of Death: 2016-08-19

David Lenox Age: (67), Date of Death: 2017-02-27

Timothy S. Rice Age: (57), Date of Death: 2017-04-04

Michael Darby Age: (61), Date of Death: 2017-05-18

Families of alleged serial killer's victims still waiting for trial years later

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