Gary Ray Bowles: The I-95 Killer
Early Life
Gary Ray Bowles was born on January 25, 1962, in Clifton Forge, Virginia. He was raised in Rupert, West Virginia. His father, Frank, died from black lung disease six months before Bowles was born. His mother, Frances, remarried several times, and Bowles was abused by his second stepfather, a violent alcoholic who also abused Bowles' mother and older brother. The abuse continued until Bowles fought back at the age of 13, severely injuring his stepfather. He left home soon thereafter, angered by his mother's decision to remain in the marriage.
Criminal History
Bowles was homeless for several years, earning money as a prostitute to men. In 1982, he was arrested for beating and sexually assaulting his girlfriend and was sentenced to six years in prison. After his release, he was convicted of unarmed robbery in 1991 and sentenced to four more years in prison, serving two.
Murders
Gary Ray Bowles' killing spree began in March 1994 and lasted until November 1994. He targeted gay men, earning him the moniker "The I-95 Killer" as most of his victims lived close to the Interstate 95 highway. His modus operandi involved prostituting himself to his victims before beating and strangling them, then stealing their credit cards.
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