Curtis Dean Anderson

Serial Killer

Curtis Dean Anderson: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Criminal Background

Curtis Dean Anderson was born in 1961 in the United States. Dropping out of school at the age of 13, he spent much of his life entangled in criminal activities, including theft, false imprisonment, and various other offenses. His repeated incarcerations did little to deter his escalating criminal behavior.

Confirmed Victim: Xiana Fairchild

On December 9, 1999, seven-year-old Xiana Fairchild disappeared in Vallejo, California. Anderson was later convicted of her kidnapping and murder. He abducted Xiana while she was on her way to school, leading to a massive search effort. Unfortunately, her remains were discovered in early 2001, confirming her tragic fate.

Confession to the Murder of Amber Swartz-Garcia

Amber Swartz-Garcia, also seven years old, vanished on June 3, 1988, while playing outside her home in Pinole, California. In 2007, shortly before his death, Anderson confessed to her abduction and murder. He claimed to have sedated Amber and transported her to Arizona, where he killed her near Benson. Despite his confession, Amber's remains have never been found, and some, including her mother, remain skeptical of his involvement. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (2)

Xiana Fairchild Age: (7), Date of Death: December 9, 1999

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Suspected Victims:

Unnamed female runaway Age: (lateteens/early20s), Date of Death: late 1984

Unnamed female hitchhiker Age: (lateteens), Date of Death: late 1984

Unnamed teenage girl Age: (lateteens), Date of Death: early 1985

Unnamed black woman Age: (21(approximately)), Date of Death: November 1986

Unnamed Navajo woman Age: (23-24), Date of Death: 1988/1989

Unnamed black/Hispanic woman Age: (early20s), Date of Death: February/March 1997

Unnamed victim

Unnamed victim

Kidnapping of Amber Swartz-Garcia - Wikipedia

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