Oliver Crook Haugh

Serial Killer

Oliver Crook Haugh: The Notorious Serial Killer

Early Life and Background

Oliver Crook Haugh was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1871. He grew up in a troubled household and developed a dependency on drugs at an early age. Haugh's addiction to cocaine and opium played a significant role in his later criminal activities.

Crimes and Victims

Haugh's criminal activities spanned several years, and he was responsible for multiple murders. His most notorious crime was the murder of his own family members on the night of November 4, 1905. Haugh set fire to their house in Dayton, Ohio, to cover up the murders.

• Father: Murdered on November 4, 1905, in Dayton, Ohio
• Mother: Murdered on November 4, 1905, in Dayton, Ohio
• Brother: Murdered on November 4, 1905, in Dayton, Ohio

Haugh was also suspected of being involved in the deaths of several women in Cincinnati and other locations. Some of these victims include:

• Mary Twohe: Died under suspicious circumstances in Loraine, Ohio
• Mrs. Annie Patterson: Died mysteriously in Chicago

Trial and Execution

Haugh was arrested and charged with the murders of his family members. During his trial, he claimed insanity as his defense, but he was ultimately declared sane and found guilty. On April 19, 1907, Haugh was executed by electrocution at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Samuel Jacob Haugh Age: (65), Date of Death: 1905-11-05

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Suspected Victims:

William Eckley , Date of Death: 1888-05-03

Unnamed lover , Date of Death: 1890s

Several unnamed patients (Ohio) , Date of Death: 1890s

Two unnamed patients (Wisconsin) , Date of Death: 1900

Mrs. Betters , Date of Death: 1903

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