David Leonard Wood

Serial Killer

David Leonard Wood: The El Paso Serial Killer

Overview

David Leonard Wood is a convicted serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least six young women in El Paso, Texas, during the summer and fall of 1987. His crimes shocked the community due to the brutality and the vulnerability of his victims, most of whom were teenagers. Wood had a disturbing history of sexual offenses and was on parole at the time of the murders.

Criminal Background

Before the 1987 killings, Wood had been previously convicted of indecency with a child and was considered a high-risk sex offender. Despite his record, he was released on parole in 1986. Within a year of his release, young women began disappearing in El Paso.

The Murders

Between May and September 1987, six girls and young women disappeared. Their bodies were later found in shallow graves in the desert area known as the Upper Valley of El Paso. Most of the victims were either runaways or known to frequent the streets. The murders involved abduction, sexual assault, and homicide. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (6)

Marjorie Knox Age: (14), Date of Death: 1987-02-14

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Suspected Victims:

Melissa Alaniz Age: (12), Date of Death: March 7, 1987

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