Rodney Lynn Halbower

Serial Killer

Rodney Lynn Halbower: The San Mateo Slasher

Background

Rodney Lynn Halbower, born on June 27, 1948, in Wisconsin, is an American serial killer known for his involvement in the Gypsy Hill killings. He is the prime suspect in a series of murders of young women in San Mateo County, California, and Reno, Nevada, during the early months of 1976. Halbower's criminal activities span several decades, and he has been convicted of multiple murders.

Crimes

Halbower's criminal career began in his youth, with a series of arrests for theft and burglary. However, his most notorious crimes are the Gypsy Hill killings, which took place between January and April 1976. These murders involved the brutal stabbing deaths of young women in the San Mateo area. ...

Confirmed Victims: (5)

Veronica Ronnie Cascio Age: (18)

Suspected Victims:

Michelle Mitchell Age: (19), Date of Death: 1976-02-24

Idell M. Friedman Age: (21), Date of Death: 1976-03-17

Rodney Halbower - Wikipedia