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Description
See any errors? Let us know!Bruce Everitt Lindahl: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Introduction
Bruce Everitt Lindahl was an American serial killer and rapist who committed a series of heinous crimes in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born on January 29, 1953, in St. Charles, Illinois, Lindahl's criminal activities spanned from 1974 until his death in 1981.Criminal History
Lindahl's criminal history began with minor offenses, but he quickly escalated to more violent crimes. He was repeatedly arrested but often received only fines. Over the years, he lived in various Chicago suburbs before moving to Aurora in 1978.Notable Crimes
- Pamela Maurer: On January 13, 1976, 16-year-old Pamela Maurer was killed in DuPage County, Illinois. Lindahl was connected to her death in 2020 through DNA evidence.
- Kathy Halle: In March 1979, 19-year-old Kathy Halle was abducted while heading to the Northgate Shopping Center in Aurora. Her body was found weeks later in the Fox River. DNA evidence linked Lindahl to her murder in 2024.
- Charles Huber: On April 4, 1981, Lindahl killed 18-year-old Charles Huber in a Naperville apartment. During the attack, Lindahl accidentally stabbed himself in the femoral artery and bled to death.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
Pamela A. Maurer Age: (16), Date of Death: January 12, 1976 ...View 2 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Elizabeth Drews Age: (17), Date of Death: June 1, 1977 Deborah A. McCall Age: (16), Date of Death: November 5, 1979 Debra Elizabeth Colliander Age: (25), Date of Death: October 7, 1980 Susan Marie Jabczynski Age: (21)
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Bruce Everitt
Lindahl
January 29, 1953 St. Charles, Illinois, United States
April 4, 1981 (aged 28) Naperville, Illinois, United States
Bleeding caused from accidental self-inflicted injuries
Male
White
None
None
3 - 12+
1976 – 1981, 1974 (possible)
Illinois
Lisle, North Aurora, Naperville, Downers Grove (suspected), Aurora (suspected)
N/A
07/03/2025










