Ginger Taylor

Serial Killer

Ginger Taylor: The McCrary-Taylor Crime Spree

Overview

Ginger Taylor, born Ginger McCrary, was a member of the notorious McCrary-Taylor crime family that terrorized the United States in the early 1970s. Alongside her husband, Carl Taylor, and her parents, Sherman and Carolyn McCrary, Ginger participated in a series of violent crimes, including robberies, kidnappings, and murders. The family's crime spree spanned multiple states and left a trail of victims in its wake.

Family Background

The McCrary family hailed from Texas and had a history of criminal activity. Sherman McCrary, the patriarch, led the family into a life of crime, involving his wife Carolyn, their daughter Ginger, their son Daniel, and son-in-law Carl Taylor. Together, they formed a criminal unit that operated across various states, targeting small businesses, particularly doughnut shops.

Criminal Activities

Between 1971 and 1972, the McCrary-Taylor family embarked on a cross-country crime spree characterized by armed robberies, abductions, and brutal murders. Their modus operandi often involved robbing establishments and abducting female employees, whom they would later assault and kill. The following are some of their known victims:

• Sheri Lee Martin - August 17, 1971: A 17-year-old employee at a Winchell's Donut Shop in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was abducted, raped, and murdered; her body was found near Wendover, Nevada.
• Leeora Rose Looney - August 20, 1971: A 20-year-old waitress at a doughnut shop in Lakewood, Colorado. She was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed; her body was discovered near the Wyoming border.
• Unidentified Victims - The family is suspected of involvement in numerous other murders across several states, including Texas, Florida, Kansas, and Oregon, with estimates of up to 22 victims.

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Confirmed Victims: (3)

Sheri Lee Martin Age: (17), Date of Death: 1971-08-17

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Suspected Victims:

Susan Darlene Shaw Age: (16), Date of Death: 1971-10-20

Cynthia Glass Age: (25), Date of Death: 1972-02

Forrest Covey Age: (24), Date of Death: 1971-10-17

Jena Covey Age: (19), Date of Death: 1971-10-17

Barbara Joan Moorman Age: (22), Date of Death: 1971-02-09

Bobbi Jo Sanders Age: (26), Date of Death: 1971

Bobbi Jean English Age: (18), Date of Death: 1971

Bobbie Turner Age: (38), Date of Death: 1971-11-30

Pat Marr Age: (22), Date of Death: 1971-11-30

Valerie Turner Age: (16), Date of Death: 1972-06-25

Jake Green Age: (69), Date of Death: 1972-03-02

Mabel Manley Age: (68), Date of Death: 1972-03-02

JoHanna Leatherbury Age: (18), Date of Death: 1971-08-21

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