Charles Sullivan

Serial Killer

Charles Gary Sullivan: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Charles Gary Sullivan, born on December 28, 1945, in Missoula, Montana, is a suspected American serial killer. A former Navy SEAL and locksmith, Sullivan led a transient lifestyle, often residing in various states, including California and Arizona. His criminal activities, particularly those targeting young women, have drawn significant attention from law enforcement agencies.

Confirmed Victims

• Julia Woodward
  • Age: 21
  • Disappearance: February 1, 1979
  • Body Discovered: March 25, 1979
  • Location: Hungry Valley, near Reno, Nevada
  • Details: Julia Woodward left her San Rafael, California, home in February 1979, intending to seek employment in the Reno or Lake Tahoe area. Her body was discovered nearly two months later in a remote area of Hungry Valley. The crime scene revealed that her eyes were sealed shut with band-aids, her legs were bound with zip ties, and a cloth gag was found around her neck. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma inflicted by a rock. DNA evidence later linked Sullivan to the crime.

Suspected Victims

• Jeannie Smith
  • Age: 17
  • Disappearance: October 28, 1978
  • Body Discovered: November 2, 1979
  • Location: Lemmon Valley, near Reno, Nevada
  • Details: Jeannie Smith was last seen at the Circus Circus Hotel in Reno. Her skeletal remains were found in a shallow grave approximately one mile from where Julia Woodward's body was discovered. She died as a result of blunt force trauma. Similarities between the two cases, such as the proximity of the bodies and the nature of the injuries, have led investigators to suspect Sullivan's involvement, though no direct evidence has been established.
• Linda Taylor
  • Age: 23
  • Disappearance: March 1979
  • Body Discovered: Never recovered
  • Location: Reno, Nevada
  • Details: Linda Taylor was last seen in March 1979. Her car was later found abandoned in a Reno parking lot. Sullivan was reportedly the last person seen with her two days prior to her disappearance. Despite extensive investigations, her body has never been located, and Sullivan's connection remains circumstantial.

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Confirmed Victims: (2)

Julia Woodward Age: (21), Date of Death: 1979-02-01

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Suspected Victims:

Jeannie Smith Age: (17), Date of Death: 1978-10-28

Linda Taylor Age: (23), Date of Death: 1979-03

Barbara Louise Cotton Age: (15), Date of Death: 1981-04

Murderer Charles Gary Sullivan Denied Parole in 1979 Reno Killing

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