Samuel John Dieteman

Serial Killer

Samuel John Dieteman: The Phoenix Serial Shooter

Overview

Samuel John Dieteman, born on October 17, 1975, was one half of the infamous "Serial Shooter" duo that terrorized Phoenix, Arizona, between May 2005 and July 2006. Alongside his accomplice, Dale Hausner, Dieteman engaged in a spree of random drive-by shootings and arson attacks, targeting pedestrians, bicyclists, and even animals. Their actions left eight people dead and at least 19 others injured. The duo referred to their crimes as "random recreational violence."

Crimes

Dieteman and Hausner's crime spree began in May 2005 and continued until their arrest in August 2006. They primarily operated at night, driving around the Phoenix area and selecting random targets. The pair used firearms, including shotguns and rifles, to carry out their attacks. Their crimes also included setting objects on fire and killing animals.

Victims

The following is a list of known victims of the Serial Shooters:

• David Estrada (20) - Shot to death on June 29, 2005, in Tolleson, Arizona.
• Nathaniel Shoffner (44) - Murdered on November 11, 2005, while attempting to protect a dog from being shot.
• Jose Ortiz (44) and Marco Carillo (28) - Murdered on December 29, 2005.
• Claudia Gutierrez-Cruz (20) - Shot and killed by Dieteman on May 2, 2006, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Robin Blasnek (22) - The duo's last victim, shot and killed on July 30, 2006, in Mesa, Arizona.

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Confirmed Victims: (8)

Tony Mendez Age: (39), Date of Death: May 17, 2005

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Survivors:

Barbara Whitner , Date of Attack: December 29, 2005

Timmy Tordai , Date of Attack: December 29, 2005

Clarissa Rowley Age: (21), Date of Attack: December 30, 2005

Kibili Tambadu , Date of Attack: May 2, 2006

Timothy Davenport , Date of Attack: May 17, 2006

James Hodge , Date of Attack: May 30, 2006

Miguel Rodriguez , Date of Attack: May 31, 2006

Daryl Davies , Date of Attack: May 31, 2006

Paul Patrick , Date of Attack: June 8:, 2006

Elizabeth Clark , Date of Attack: June 11, 2006

Frederic Cena , Date of Attack: June 20, 2006

Tony Long , Date of Attack: June 20, 2006

Diane Bein , Date of Attack: July 1, 2006

Jeremy Ortiz , Date of Attack: July 1, 2006

Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman - Wikipedia

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