Janie Lou Gibbs

Serial Killer

Janie Lou Gibbs: A Detailed Account of Her Crimes

Background

Janie Lou Gibbs (née Hickox) was born on December 25, 1932, in Cordele, Georgia. A devoted member of her local church, she operated a daycare from her home and was married to her husband, Charles, for 18 years before her series of crimes began. Despite her outward appearance of piety and community involvement, Gibbs harbored a dark secret that would lead to the tragic deaths of her closest family members.

The Murders

Between 1966 and 1967, Gibbs systematically poisoned her husband, three sons, and infant grandson using arsenic. Each death was initially attributed to natural causes, allowing her to collect life insurance payouts, portions of which she donated to her church.

• Charles Clayton Gibbs (husband, age 39): Died on January 21, 1966. His death was initially attributed to liver disease.
• Marvin Ronald Gibbs (youngest son, age 13): Died on August 29, 1966. His death was attributed to hepatitis.
• Melvin Watess Gibbs (middle son, age 16): Died on January 23, 1967. His death was attributed to a rare muscular disorder.
• Ronnie Edward Gibbs (grandson, age 1 month): Died on October 28, 1967, under suspicious circumstances.
• Roger Ludean Gibbs (eldest son, age 19): Died on December 23, 1967, exhibiting symptoms similar to the previous victims.

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Confirmed Victims: (5)

Charles Clayton Gibbs Age: (39), Date of Death: January 21, 1966

Janie Lou Gibbs - Wikipedia