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See any errors? Let us know!Gerald Frank Stanley: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life and Background
Gerald Frank Stanley, born in 1945, is an American murderer and suspected serial killer. He is currently imprisoned at San Quentin State Prison in California.Crimes and Convictions
Stanley's criminal activities span from 1975 to 1980, during which he committed multiple heinous acts.Murder of Kathleen Stanley
- Victim: Kathleen Stanley
- Date: January 14, 1975
- Location: California, United States
- Details: Stanley approached his wife Kathleen's car while she was driving his son and her daughter to school. He opened the unlocked passenger door and fired his gun at Kathleen, killing her. He then attempted to abduct her daughter but was tackled by witnesses and arrested. Stanley was convicted of second-degree murder in October 1975 and sentenced to 10 years in state prison. He was paroled in October 1979 after serving 4½ years in prison.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (2)
Kathleen Stanley Age: (26), Date of Death: 1975-01-14 ...View 1 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Diana Lynn , Date of Death: 1980
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Gerald
Stanley
1945 (age 78–79) United States
Male
White
Murder
10 years (October 1975), Death (1984)
2-3
1975 - 1980
California
August 15, 1980
San Quentin State Prison — San Quentin, California
07/03/2025










