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Tony Ray Amati

Serial Killer

Killer's Details

Tony Ray

Amati

September 15, 1976 (age 48) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Anthony Ray Jones, Phillip D. Gitlitz, Debon Restivito, Shane Wade

Male

First degree murder, Attempted murder

Life imprisonment

3

May - August 1996

Nevada

March 1, 1998

High Desert State Prison

07/03/2025

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Tony Ray Amati: The Las Vegas Thrill Killer

Early Life

Anthony "Tony" Ray Amati was born on June 28, 1976, in Carbondale, Illinois. In 1992, his family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada. Amati graduated with honors from Clark High School in 1994 and worked as a telemarketer during his high school years. Despite his academic achievements, Amati's life took a dark turn, leading to a series of violent crimes.

The Crime Spree Begins

In early 1996, Amati, along with accomplices Troy Sampson and Edward James, robbed a gun store in southern Las Vegas, stealing $30,000 in cash and approximately 75 firearms. This heist marked the beginning of a deadly crime spree that would terrorize the Las Vegas community. ...
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  • Michael Matta Age: (27), Date of Death: 1996-05-27
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