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Oba Chandler: The Story of a Serial Killer

Overview of Oba Chandler

Oba Chandler was an American serial killer convicted and executed for the brutal 1989 murders of a mother and her two teenage daughters in Florida. He was responsible for one of the most heinous crimes in the state’s history, involving sexual assault, torture, and murder.

The Crime: Triple Murder of the Rogers Family

On June 1, 1989, 36-year-old Joan Rogers and her two daughters, 17-year-old Michelle and 14-year-old Christe, were found floating in Tampa Bay, Florida. Their bodies were discovered bound and gagged, with ropes tied to concrete blocks to weigh them down.

Victims and Crime Details

  • Joan Rogers – 36 years old, mother of two daughters, murdered on June 1, 1989.
  • Michelle Rogers – 17 years old, daughter of Joan Rogers, murdered on June 1, 1989.
  • Christe Rogers – 14 years old, daughter of Joan Rogers, murdered on June 1, 1989.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Joan Mae Rogers Age: (36), Date of Death: June 1, 1989
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    Killer's Details

    Oba

    Chandler

    October 11, 1946 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

    November 15, 2011 (aged 65) Raiford, Florida, United States

    Executed by lethal injection

    Dave Posner, Dave Posno

    Male

    White

    First degree murder, Armed robbery

    Death

    4+

    1989 - 1990

    Florida

    Florida State Prison — Bradford County, Florida

    07/03/2025