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Billy Mansfield: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

Billy Mansfield is an American serial killer and convicted child molester responsible for the murders of multiple young girls during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Mansfield’s crimes were marked by their brutality and his pattern of luring victims before killing them and hiding their bodies on or near his property in Texas. His case gained significant attention due to the discovery of several victims' remains on his land years after their disappearances.

Crimes and Victims

Billy Mansfield committed his known murders in Harris County, Texas. His victims were primarily young girls, often teenagers, who went missing under mysterious circumstances before their remains were found near Mansfield’s residence. Mansfield was arrested in the mid-1980s and later confessed to several murders, leading to his conviction.

Known Victims

- **Valerie Vera (1978)** Disappeared in 1978. Valerie was a teenager who vanished in Harris County. Her remains were found on Mansfield’s property several years after her disappearance. - **Patricia Ann Slack (1980)** Patricia, a young girl, went missing in 1980. Evidence linked Mansfield to her disappearance, and her body was discovered near his home. - **Michelle Lewis (1983)** Michelle was abducted in 1983. Her remains were later found buried in a shallow grave on Mansfield's land. This discovery helped law enforcement connect Mansfield to a series of murders. - **Sandra Sapaugh (Date unknown)** Sandra was another victim believed to have been killed by Mansfield. Her body was found during the investigation of Mansfield’s property, though less is known about her case details. ...Read More
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (5)
  • Elaine Zeigler Age: (15), Date of Death: December 31, 1975
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    Killer's Details

    Billy

    Mansfield

    1956 (age 68–69) Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    Male

    White

    Murder (x5)

    5+

    1975 - 1980

    Florida, California

    October 26, 1981

    California Health Care Facility (CDCR #: C45134)

    07/03/2025