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Marybeth Roe Tinning: A Detailed Account of Her Crimes

Introduction

Marybeth Roe Tinning, born on September 11, 1942, in Duanesburg, New York, is an American convicted murderer and suspected serial killer. She was convicted in New York State of the murder of her ninth child, Tami Lynne, and is suspected to be involved in the deaths of her eight other children over a span of fourteen years.

Early Life

Marybeth Roe was born to Ruth and Alton Lewis Roe. There is little information available regarding her formative years. During some of this time, Marybeth's father was deployed overseas fighting in World War II, while her mother worked. Because both parents were frequently absent, Marybeth was occasionally shuffled among relatives.

Crimes

Marybeth Tinning's crimes are both shocking and tragic. She was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her ninth child, Tami Lynne, on December 20, 1985. Tinning is suspected to be similarly involved in the previous deaths of her eight other children, all of which took place within the span of fourteen years. ...Read More
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Killer's Details

Marybeth

Tinning

September 11, 1942 (age 82) Duanesburg, New York, United States

Female

White

Murder (Second-degree)

20 years to life

9 (charged for 3)

Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women

07/03/2025