Frank J. Leaver

Serial Killer

Frank J. Leaver: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Background

Frank J. Leaver was born on September 7, 1912, in McCracken, Kentucky, United States. Little is known about his early life, but his criminal activities spanned several decades, primarily in Kentucky and Indiana. Leaver's methods of killing included shooting, strangulation, and suspected poisoning. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Leaver died on October 25, 1981, in Michigan City, Indiana.

Confirmed Victims

Leaver's criminal record includes two confirmed victims:

• James Henry Sanford, 27 years old, was shot and killed on August 29, 1933.
• Anita Christine Barmore, 21 years old, was strangled to death on November 8, 1962.

Suspected Victims

In addition to his confirmed victims, Leaver is suspected of involvement in several other murders:

• L.Q. Roberson, 17 years old, was shot and killed on December 3, 1958.
• Martha Mae Van Hook, 28 years old, was strangled on February 3, 1959.
• Julia Ann Dawson, 22 years old, died from suspected poisoning on May 21, 1962.
• Judy Gardner, 22 years old, was strangled in June 1962.
• Nancy Webb, 21 years old, was strangled on October 15, 1962.
• Edith Johnson, 46 years old, was strangled on October 18, 1964.

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Confirmed Victims: (2)

James Henry Sanford Age: (27), Date of Death: August 29, 1933

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Suspected Victims:

L.Q. Roberson Age: (17), Date of Death: December 3, 1958

Martha Mae Van Hook Age: (28), Date of Death: February 3, 1959

Julia Ann Dawson Age: (22), Date of Death: May 21, 1962

Judy Gardner Age: (22), Date of Death: June 1962

Nancy Webb Age: (21), Date of Death: October 15, 1962

Edith Johnson Age: (46), Date of Death: October 18, 1964

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