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Rodney Troy Bixler: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Rodney Troy Bixler, born in September 1968 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is an American serial killer and rapist. He is currently incarcerated at Northpoint Training Center, serving a 40-year sentence for his crimes.

Crimes

Bixler's criminal activities spanned from February to October 2000. He was convicted of multiple heinous acts, including murder, rape, and arson.

Victims

  • Thelma Cornett: Strangled on February 4, 2000, in her apartment in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
  • Stephanie Ann Claunch: Suspected of drowning on July 25, 2000, in the Kentucky River.
  • Heather Wright: Strangled on October 7, 2000. Her body was discovered in a stream leading into the Kentucky River.
  • Daisy Whitaker: Strangled on October 22, 2000, in her bathtub. Bixler then stole her car.
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Thelma Cornett Age: (67), Date of Death: 2000-02-04
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    Killer's Details

    Rodney Troy

    Bixler

    September, 1968 (age 56–57) Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States

    Male

    Black

    Murder (x3), Second degree arson, Second degree rape, Third degree rape (x2), Theft

    40 years imprisonment

    3 - 4

    February 4 - October 22, 2000

    Kentucky

    Kentucky State Reformatory, Northpoint Training Center

    07/03/2025