Paul Michael Stephani

Serial Killer

Paul Michael Stephani: The Weepy-Voiced Killer

Introduction

Paul Michael Stephani was an American serial killer who murdered three women and attempted to kill two others in Minnesota between December 1980 and August 1982. He became known as the "Weepy-Voiced Killer" because of the unusual telephone calls he made to police after several of his attacks. During these calls, Stephani spoke in a strained, high-pitched voice, cried uncontrollably, apologized for his actions, and sometimes begged officers to find him. Stephani's apparent remorse did not prevent him from continuing his violence. His attacks included severe beatings, stabbings and a drowning. His victims were generally women he encountered in or around the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Two women survived, including the final victim, whose resistance directly contributed to his identification and arrest.

Early Life and Personal Background

Paul Michael Stephani was born on September 8, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota. He was the second of ten children raised in a troubled household. His parents separated when he was young, and accounts of his childhood describe physical mistreatment by a stepfather. As an adult, Stephani married and had a daughter, but the marriage ended in divorce. Stephani worked at several jobs in the Twin Cities area, including employment as a custodian and shipping clerk. People who knew him did not necessarily recognize him as a serial predator. His public life was comparatively ordinary, while his private behavior became increasingly violent and unstable. ...

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Kimberly Compton Age: (18), Date of Death: June 3, 1981

Survivors:

Karen Potack , Date of Attack: December 31, 1980

Denise Williams Age: (19), Date of Attack: August 21, 1982

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