Gerald Armond Gallego

Serial Killer

Gerald Armond Gallego: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Background

Gerald Armond Gallego was born on July 17, 1946, in Sacramento, California. His upbringing was tumultuous; his mother was a sex worker, and his estranged father was a criminal who became the first man executed in Mississippi's gas chamber in 1955 for killing a police officer during a prison escape. Throughout his formative years, Gerald faced constant physical abuse from his mother's various boyfriends, creating a foundation for his future criminal behavior.

Criminal Partnership with Charlene Gallego

In September 1977, Gerald met Charlene Adell Williams, a woman ten years his junior, in a Sacramento poker club. Despite her seemingly stable upbringing, Charlene became deeply involved in Gerald's dark world. The couple quickly moved in together and embarked on a series of heinous crimes between 1978 and 1980, targeting young individuals to fulfill their depraved desires.

Modus Operandi

The Gallegos developed a chilling method for their crimes. Charlene would often lure victims into their vehicle under false pretenses, such as offering rides or drugs. Once inside, Gerald would overpower them, leading to repeated sexual assaults. After satisfying their perverse desires, they would murder their victims and dispose of the bodies in remote locations to avoid detection. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (10)

Kippi Vaught Age: (16), Date of Death: 1978-09-11

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