Robert Carl Foley

Serial Killer

Robert Carl Foley: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Initial Conviction

Robert Carl Foley, born on September 13, 1956, embarked on a criminal path early in life. His first known homicide occurred on April 17, 1976, in Harlan County, Kentucky, where he was convicted of murder and assault. This initial conviction marked the beginning of a series of violent acts that would span over a decade.

The 1989 Quadruple Homicide

On October 8, 1989, Foley committed a brutal quadruple homicide in Laurel County, Kentucky. Believing that one of the victims had reported his illegal activities to his parole officer, Foley fatally shot four individuals at a cabin owned by David Gross. The victims were:

• Kimberly Bowersock: Resident of Van Wert, Ohio, and girlfriend of Calvin Reynolds.
• Lillian Contino: Friend of Bowersock, also from Van Wert, Ohio.
• Jerry McMillen: Acquaintance of Bowersock and Contino, accompanied them to Kentucky.
• Calvin Reynolds: Resident of Laurel County, Kentucky, and boyfriend of Bowersock.

After the murders, Foley, with the assistance of accomplices, concealed the bodies in a septic tank on the property. The remains were discovered two years later, leading to Foley's indictment in December 1991.

The 1991 Double Homicide

On August 17, 1991, Foley murdered two brothers, Rodney and Lynn Vaughn, at his residence in Madison County, Kentucky. An argument escalated, resulting in Foley fatally shooting both men. Their bodies were found in a pool of water approximately 200 yards down a hill off White Oak Road. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (7)

Unnamed victim , Date of Death: 1977

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