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David Silva: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

David Silva, born on August 18, 1953, in San Francisco, California, is a convicted serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of several elderly individuals in California during the 1990s. His modus operandi involved severe beatings, leading to the deaths of his victims.

Confirmed Victims

  • Sam Parchuk, 84 years old, August 1992: Beaten to death.
  • Ida Russell, 91 years old, June 5, 1998: Succumbed to injuries from a severe beating.
  • Anne Goff, 87 years old, June 22, 1998: Fatally beaten.
  • Velma Studendorf, 86 years old, 1999: Died due to a violent beating.

Suspected Victims

  • Unnamed male, in his 50s, circa 1992: Suspected victim of a fatal beating.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Sam Parchuk Age: (84), Date of Death: 1992-08
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    Suspected Victims:
  • Unnamed man Age: (50s), Date of Death: c. 1993
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    Killer's Details

    David

    Silva

    August 18, 1953 (age 71) San Francisco, California, United States

    Male

    Hispanic

    Murder

    Life imprisonment

    4 - 5+

    1992 - 1999

    California

    1999

    Corcoran State Prison (CADOC: #T89951) — Corcoran, California

    07/03/2025