David Waters

Serial Killer

David Roland Waters: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Criminal Activities

David Roland Waters, born on March 24, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, embarked on a life of crime from a young age. His initial known criminal act was the murder of 16-year-old David Gibbs on December 13, 1964. This crime marked the beginning of a series of violent offenses that would span several decades.

Association with American Atheists and Embezzlement

In the early 1990s, Waters became associated with American Atheists Inc., an organization founded by the prominent atheist leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Initially hired as a typesetter, Waters quickly ascended to the position of office manager. However, in 1994, he was convicted of embezzling over $50,000 from the organization, leading to his dismissal and further straining his relationship with the O'Hair family.

Kidnapping and Murder of the O'Hair Family

In August 1995, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, her son Jon Garth Murray, and her granddaughter Robin Murray O'Hair mysteriously disappeared from San Antonio, Texas, along with approximately $500,000 in gold coins. Initial speculations suggested they had fled due to financial irregularities, but investigations later revealed a more sinister plot orchestrated by Waters.

• Madalyn Murray O'Hair: Age 76, abducted and murdered on September 29, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas.
• Jon Garth Murray: Age 40, abducted and murdered on September 29, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas.
• Robin Murray O'Hair: Age 30, abducted and murdered on September 29, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas.

Waters, along with accomplices Gary Karr and Danny Fry, kidnapped the O'Hair family, forcing them to withdraw the missing funds. After holding them captive in a San Antonio motel, the trio brutally murdered and dismembered the family members. Their remains were later discovered buried on a Texas ranch. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (6)

David Gibbs Age: (16), Date of Death: 1964-12-13

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