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Description
See any errors? Let us know!John Joseph Fautenberry: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Introduction
John Joseph Fautenberry was an American serial killer who committed a series of murders across multiple states between 1990 and 1991. A long-haul trucker by profession, Fautenberry's crimes spanned Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio, and Alaska. He was eventually apprehended and executed for his heinous acts.Early Life
Born on July 4, 1963, in New London, Connecticut, Fautenberry had a troubled childhood. His father abandoned the family when he was just two years old, and his mother remarried multiple times. Fautenberry struggled with rejection and abuse, which contributed to his later criminal behavior.The Murders
Fautenberry's killing spree began in November 1990 and continued until his arrest in March 1991. Below is a detailed account of his known victims:- Don Ray Nutley - November 1990, Portland, Oregon: Fautenberry met Nutley in a bar, and they went target shooting together. Fautenberry robbed and shot Nutley, whose body was later found near Mount Hood.
- Gary Wayne Farmer - February 1, 1991, Bloomsbury, New Jersey: Fautenberry met Farmer at a truck stop and shot him in the head. Farmer's body was found in his truck four days later.
- Joseph William Daron Jr. - February 17, 1991, Cincinnati, Ohio: Fautenberry hitched a ride with Daron Jr. and shot him as he was exiting the truck. He stole Daron Jr.'s car and credit cards.
- Christine Guthrie - March 1991, Oregon: Details about Guthrie's murder are less clear, but she was one of Fautenberry's victims during his killing spree.
- Jefferson Difee - March 1991, Alaska: Fautenberry killed Difee in Alaska, marking the end of his murderous rampage.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
Don Nutley Age: (47), Date of Death: November 1990 ...View 4 additional victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
John Joseph
Fautenberry
July 4, 1963 New London, Connecticut, United States
July 14, 2009 (aged 46) Lucasville, Ohio, United States
Executed by lethal injection
Male
White
Murder x5
Death (Ohio), Life imprisonment (New Jersey), 99 years imprisonment (Alaska)
5-6
1990–1991 (possibly 1984)
Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio, Alaska
March 17, 1991
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
07/03/2025









