Harry Andrew Lanham

Serial Killer

Harry Andrew Lanham: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

Harry Andrew Lanham, born in 1948 in Genoa, Ohio, was a tow truck driver with prior convictions for rape and assault. Alongside his accomplice, Anthony Michael "Tony" Knoppa Jr., Lanham is believed to have committed a series of heinous crimes in Texas between June and November 1971. Their modus operandi involved abducting young women, subjecting them to sexual assault, and subsequently murdering them.

Confirmed Victim

- **Linda Faye Sutherlin** - **Age:** 21 - **Date of Death:** November 7, 1971 - **Location:** Brazoria County, Texas - **Details:** Linda, a Houston resident, was found shot to death. Both Lanham and Knoppa were convicted for her murder. Lanham received a 25-year prison sentence, while Knoppa was sentenced to 50 years.

Suspected Victims

- **Pamela Huebner** - **Age:** 22 - **Date of Disappearance:** June 9, 1971 - **Location:** Houston, Texas - **Details:** Pamela, a housewife, was last seen in Houston. In 1972, Lanham confessed to her rape and murder but failed to lead authorities to her remains. Despite his confession, her body was never recovered, and Lanham was not charged in her case. - **Gloria Ann Gonzales** - **Age:** 19 - **Date of Disappearance:** October 28, 1971 - **Location:** Houston, Texas - **Details:** Gloria went missing in Houston. Her remains were later found near those of Colette Wilson. Lanham and Knoppa are considered suspects in her case. - **Colette Anise Wilson** - **Age:** 13 - **Date of Disappearance:** June 17, 1971 - **Location:** Alvin, Texas - **Details:** Colette disappeared after being dropped off near her home by a bus driver. Her remains were found in a reservoir alongside those of Gloria Gonzales. Lanham and Knoppa are suspected in her abduction and murder. - **Adele (Gypsy) Crabtree** - **Age:** 16 - **Date of Death:** November 2, 1971 - **Location:** Montgomery County, Texas - **Details:** Adele was found murdered in Montgomery County. Lanham and Knoppa are considered suspects in her case. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (1)

Linda Faye Sutherlin Age: (21), Date of Death: 1971-11-07

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Suspected Victims:

Pamela Huebner Age: (22), Date of Death: 1971-06-09

Gloria Ann Gonzales Age: (19), Date of Death: 1971-10-28

Colette Anise Wilson Age: (13), Date of Death: 1971-06-17

Adele (Gypsy) Crabtree Age: (16), Date of Death: 1971-11-02

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