Robert Christian Hansen

Serial Killer

Robert Christian Hansen: The Butcher Baker

Overview

Robert Christian Hansen, infamously known as the "Butcher Baker," was a notorious American serial killer active in Anchorage, Alaska, between 1971 and 1983. Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women, often releasing them into the Alaskan wilderness to hunt them down like prey. A skilled hunter and licensed pilot, Hansen used his knowledge of the terrain to evade capture for over a decade.

Crimes

Hansen targeted women, primarily sex workers and dancers, luring them with promises of money or job opportunities. He would abduct them, subject them to horrific abuse, and then transport them to remote locations, often by plane. There, he would release them into the wilderness and hunt them with a Ruger Mini-14 rifle and hunting knives. His crimes were marked by meticulous planning and a chilling lack of remorse. ...

Confirmed Victims: (14)

Megan Emerick Age: (17), Date of Death: 1973-07-07

Suspected Victims:

Beth Van Zanten Age: (18), Date of Death: 1971-12-22

Survivors:

Cindy Paulson Age: (17), Date of Attack: June 13, 1983

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