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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.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
  • Don Nutley Age: (47), Date of Death: November 1990
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    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