Donald Eugene Harding

Serial Killer

Donald Eugene Harding: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

Donald Eugene Harding (March 1, 1949 – April 6, 1992) was an American serial robber and spree killer who committed a series of violent crimes across multiple states between 1979 and 1980. His criminal activities culminated in at least seven known murders, leading to his eventual execution in Arizona's gas chamber in 1992.

Early Life and Criminal Background

Born in Goodrich, Arkansas, Harding's early life was marked by instability and hardship. He experienced a troubled childhood, including exposure to abuse and neglect, which contributed to his behavioral issues. His criminal record began at a young age, with arrests for burglary and grand larceny, leading to multiple incarcerations throughout his youth and early adulthood.

Crime Spree and Murders (1979–1980)

After escaping from an Arkansas jail on September 17, 1979, Harding embarked on a multi-state crime spree characterized by robbery, kidnapping, and murder. His known victims include:

• Stanton Winston Blanton: Murdered on December 10, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. Blanton was found bound and gagged, having died from asphyxiation.
• Charles Dickerson: Killed on January 3, 1980, in South Lake Tahoe, California. Dickerson was discovered beneath a motel bed, bound, gagged, and deceased due to asphyxiation.
• Gerald Huth: Murdered on January 10, 1980, near Paso Robles, California. Huth was a businessman from Minnesota whose body was found after being robbed and killed.
• Allen Gage: Killed on January 25, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona. Gage was found in his motel room, bound with adhesive tape and gagged, leading to his death by asphyxiation.
• Robert Wise and Martin Concannon: Both men were murdered on January 25, 1980, in Tucson, Arizona. Harding posed as a security guard to gain access to their motel room, where he bound, gagged, and shot both men before stealing their belongings.

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Confirmed Victims: (6)

Stanton Winston Blanton Age: (38), Date of Death: 1979-12-10

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