James Gilbert Jenkins

Serial Killer

James Gilbert Jenkins: A Notorious 19th-Century Serial Killer

Early Life and Background

James Gilbert Jenkins was born in 1835 in Greene County, North Carolina. His early years remain largely undocumented, but by the mid-19th century, Jenkins had embarked on a violent path that would etch his name into the annals of American criminal history.

Criminal Activities and Modus Operandi

Jenkins's criminal career spanned various states, including Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, and California. His offenses ranged from horse theft to highway robberies, but most chilling were his numerous murders. Jenkins was known for his ruthless approach, often killing his victims without provocation or remorse.

Documented Victims

• Patrick O'Brien: Age 46, murdered on January 20, 1864, by shooting.
• Seven unnamed white men: Various ages, murdered during the 1850s-1860s.
• Ten unnamed Native American men: Various ages, murdered during the 1850s-1860s.

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Confirmed Victims: (1)

Patrick OBrien Age: (46), Date of Death: January 20, 1864

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Suspected Victims:

Seven unnamed white men Age: (Various), Date of Death: 1850s-1860s

Ten unnamed Native American men Age: (Various), Date of Death: 1850s-1860s

Life and Confessions of James Gilbert Jenkins - Burnside Rare Books

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