Arthur Kinlaw

Serial Killer

Arthur Kinlaw: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

Arthur Kinlaw is a convicted American serial killer whose criminal activities spanned the early 1980s. He is currently serving a life sentence for multiple murders, including the notorious case of "Princess Doe," later identified as Dawn Olanick. Kinlaw's modus operandi often involved attempting to coerce young women into prostitution, and when they resisted, he resorted to lethal violence.

Known Victims

• Dawn Rita Olanick
  • Age: 17
  • Disappeared: June 24, 1982
  • Body Found: July 15, 1982
  • Location: Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Blairstown, New Jersey
  • Details: Olanick, originally from West Babylon, Long Island, was approached by Kinlaw, who attempted to force her into prostitution. Upon her refusal, Kinlaw murdered her and disposed of her body in the cemetery. Her identity remained unknown for 40 years, during which she was referred to as "Princess Doe." Advances in DNA technology and genealogical research led to her identification in 2022. Kinlaw was subsequently charged with her murder.
• Christine Kozma
  • Age: Information not specified
  • Disappeared: September 1982
  • Body Found: Date not specified
  • Location: Information not specified
  • Details: Specific details about Kozma's disappearance and murder are limited. However, records indicate that she was one of Kinlaw's victims during his criminal activities in the early 1980s.
• Unidentified Female ("Marie")
  • Age: Estimated between 20 and 45
  • Disappeared: 1983
  • Body Found: December 21, 1999
  • Location: Buried under a concrete patio at Kinlaw's former residence in Bellport, Long Island
  • Details: This victim, referred to as "Marie," was a disabled woman who lived with the Kinlaws. Following an argument in 1984, Kinlaw murdered her and concealed her body beneath a freshly poured concrete patio. Her remains were discovered during a police excavation in 1999. Despite efforts, her true identity remains unknown.
• Unidentified Female ("Linda")
  • Age: Estimated between 18 and 25
  • Disappeared: Between March and April 1984
  • Body Found: May 3, 1984
  • Location: East River, New York City
  • Details: Known only as "Linda," this young woman was approached by the Kinlaws to join their prostitution ring. Upon her refusal, she was murdered, and her body was later discovered in the East River. Efforts to identify her have been unsuccessful, and she remains listed among unidentified victims.

Criminal Activities and Modus Operandi

Kinlaw, alongside his wife Donna, operated a prostitution ring in Suffolk County, New York, during the 1980s. They targeted vulnerable young women, coercing them into sex work. Those who resisted were met with fatal violence. Donna later cooperated with authorities, providing crucial information that led to the discovery of victims and Arthur's subsequent convictions. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (4)

Dawn Rita Olanick Age: (17), Date of Death: June 24, 1982

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Arthur Kinlaw Murdered Dawn Olanick: Prosecutors - Law

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