Christopher Bernard Wilder

Serial Killer

Christopher Bernard Wilder: The Beauty Queen Killer

Overview

Christopher Bernard Wilder, also known as "The Beauty Queen Killer," was an Australian-American serial killer who preyed on young women across the United States in early 1984. Wilder was a wealthy and charismatic man who used his charm and photography skills to lure victims under the pretense of offering modeling opportunities. His crime spree lasted from February to April 1984 and spanned multiple states before ending in a deadly shootout.

Background

Born on March 13, 1945, in Sydney, Australia, Wilder had a troubled history that included sexual offenses dating back to his teenage years. He was married briefly but struggled with violent sexual fantasies, which escalated into real-life attacks. In the 1980s, Wilder moved to the United States and lived in Florida, where he built a successful construction business, which helped him fund his nationwide killing spree.

The 1984 Crime Spree

Wilder’s rampage began in Florida and continued through several states, where he abducted, tortured, and murdered multiple women before his crime spree ended in a fatal confrontation with law enforcement. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (8)

Rosario Teresa Gonzalez Age: (20), Date of Death: 1984-02-26

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Suspected Victims:

Marianne Schmidt Age: (15), Date of Death: 1965-01-11

Christine Sharrock Age: (15), Date of Death: 1965-01-1

Wilhelmina Kruger Age: (56), Date of Death: 1966-01-29

Anna Toskayoa Dowlingkoa Age: (27), Date of Death: 1966-02-16

Tammy Jo Alexander Age: (16), Date of Death: 1979-11-10

Mary Opitz Age: (17), Date of Death: 1981-01-16

Mary Elizabeth Hare Age: (18), Date of Death: 1981-02-11

Tina Marie Beebe Age: (17), Date of Death: 1981-01-20

Shari Lynne Ball Age: (20), Date of Death: 1983-06-27

Tammy Lynn Leppert Age: (18), Date of Death: 1983-07-06

Lori Jane Kearsey Age: (23), Date of Death: 1983

Melody Marie Gay Age: (19), Date of Death: 1984-03-07

Colleen Emily Orsborn Age: (15), Date of Death: 1984-03-15

Survivors:

Linda Grover Age: (19), Date of Attack: 1984-03-20

Dawnette Sue Wilt Age: (16), Date of Attack: 1984-04-10

Christopher Wilder - Wikipedia

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