Cynthia Lynn Coffman

Serial Killer

Serial Killer Cynthia Lynn Coffman

Introduction

Cynthia Lynn Coffman is an American serial killer who, along with her accomplice James Gregory Marlow, was convicted of multiple murders in 1986. Their crimes were characterized by brutal abductions and murders of young women in California and Arizona. Coffman was the first woman to receive the death penalty in California since the reinstatement of capital punishment in 1977.

Background

Cynthia Lynn Coffman was born on January 19, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her life took a dark turn when she met James Marlow, a violent criminal with a history of drug use and robbery. The couple embarked on a crime spree that involved kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder.

The Crimes

Between October and November of 1986, Coffman and Marlow targeted young women, luring them into dangerous situations before robbing and murdering them. Their victims were subjected to brutal violence before being killed. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Sandra Neary Age: (20), Date of Death: 1986-10-11

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Killer Couple: The True Story of James Marlow

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