Elias Abuelazam

Serial Killer

Elias Abuelazam: The Flint Serial Stabber

Background

Elias Abuelazam, born on August 29, 1976, is an Israeli-American convicted murderer and suspected serial killer. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 280 pounds, Abuelazam became notorious for a series of stabbings that terrorized multiple states in the summer of 2010.

The Attacks

Between May and August 2010, Abuelazam is suspected of carrying out 18 stabbing attacks, resulting in five deaths. The majority of these attacks occurred in Genesee County, Michigan, particularly in and around Flint. However, his reign of terror extended beyond Michigan, with three stabbings in Leesburg, Virginia, one in Toledo, Ohio, and even one in his native Ramla, Israel. Abuelazam's modus operandi was consistent. He would drive around late at night in a green Chevrolet TrailBlazer, targeting small-framed men who were walking alone. He would approach his victims, asking for directions or help with his vehicle, before suddenly attacking them with a knife, usually stabbing them in the chest or stomach.

The Victims

Among Abuelazam's confirmed victims were: 1. Arnold Minor, 49, stabbed to death on August 2, 2010, in Flint. 2. Frank Kellybrew, 60, found dead near a restaurant dumpster on July 30, 2010. 3. David Motley, 31, killed in May 2010. 4. Emmanuel Mohammad, 59, murdered in 2010. 5. Darwin Marshall, 43, stabbed to death on July 26, 2010, on Garland Street in Flint. Survivors of his attacks included: 1. Etwan Wilson, 17, critically wounded on August 1, 2010. 2. Bill Fisher, attacked on June 26, 2010. 3. Richard Booker, assaulted on July 19, 2010, in Genesee Township. 4. Da'Von Rawls, attacked in Flint. 5. Tony Leno, a church janitor stabbed in Toledo, Ohio. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (5)

Arnold Minor Age: (49), Date of Death: August 2, 2010

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Survivors:

Etwan Wilson Age: (17), Date of Attack: August 2, 2010

Bill Fisher , Date of Attack: June 26, 2010

Richard Booker , Date of Attack: July 19, 2010

DaVon Rawls

Tony Leno

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