Sebastian Alexander Shaw

Serial Killer

Profile of Serial Killer Sebastian Alexander Shaw

Early Life

Sebastian Alexander Shaw was born as Chau Quong Ho on November 28, 1967, in Phước Tuy Province, South Vietnam. He moved to Oregon with his father, Van, at a young age. During his youth, Shaw exhibited problematic behavior, including temper tantrums reported by his fourth-grade teacher. He enjoyed high school but struggled with personal issues, once attempting suicide by overdosing on aspirin. At 17, after a severe beating from his father during an argument, Shaw moved to California to live with his aunt and cousin. He briefly worked for a company before joining the Marine Corps, serving in Okinawa, Japan. In 1990, Shaw applied for an honorable discharge and returned to Oregon, where he legally changed his name to Sebastian Alexander Shaw and worked as a security dispatcher for Paragon Cable.

Confirmed Victims

• Jay Andrew Rickbeil
  • Age: 40
  • Date of Murder: July 1, 1991
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Details: Rickbeil, a quadriplegic suffering from cerebral palsy, was found in his apartment with a fatal neck injury, likely inflicted with a knife. He was known for his New Age beliefs and often invited strangers into his home. Shaw, having been fired from his job at Paragon Cable, targeted Rickbeil at random, slashing his throat while he lay in bed.
• Donna Gene Ferguson and Todd Alexander Rudiger
  • Ages: Ferguson, 18; Rudiger, 29
  • Date of Murders: July 20, 1992
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Details: The couple was found murdered in their trailer home. Both had been stabbed in the neck and bled to death. Ferguson had been bound and raped before being killed. Shaw selected them as victims following an argument with coworkers.

Suspected Victim

• Jenny Han-Chi Lin
  • Age: 14
  • Date of Murder: May 27, 1994
  • Location: Castro Valley, California
  • Details: Lin was found partially naked in her home's bathroom, having been stabbed multiple times. There were no signs of struggle, sexual assault, or robbery. Shaw was considered a prime suspect but was never charged due to lack of physical evidence.

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Confirmed Victims: (3)

Jay Andrew Rickbeil Age: (40), Date of Death: 1991-07-01

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Suspected Victims:

Jenny Han-Chi Lin Age: (14), Date of Death: 1994-05-27

PORTLAND SERIAL KILLER SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER SHAW

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