Richard Bradley

Serial Killer

Richard Bradley: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

Richard Bradley Jr., a 40-year-old man from Washington state, is accused of committing a series of murders between 2019 and 2021. He allegedly lured his victims into wooded areas with the promise of helping him dig up buried gold, only to kill them and steal their possessions.

Victims

• Brandi Blake: 44 years old, found buried in Game Farm Park, Auburn, Washington. Murdered in May 2021.
• Emilio Raul Maturin: 36 years old, last seen alive in July 2019. His remains were found near Blake's grave.
• Michael Goeman: 59 years old, shot to death in March 2021. His body was found on an unmaintained road near Game Farm Park.
• Vance Lakey: 31 years old, shot to death in March 2021. His body was found alongside his father's on an unmaintained road near Game Farm Park.

Modus Operandi

Bradley used a consistent method to lure his victims. He would tell them he needed help digging up a stash of stolen gold, take them to a secluded area, and then kill them. After the murders, he would steal their vehicles and any possessions they had with them. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (0)
Suspected Victims:

Emilio Maturin Age: (36), Date of Death: September 2019

Michael Goeman Age: (59), Date of Death: March 2021

Vance Lakey Age: (31), Date of Death: March 2021

Brandi Blake Age: (44), Date of Death: May 2021

Murder suspect lured victims with promise of buried gold: Police

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