James Gregory Marlow

Serial Killer

James Gregory Marlow: The Folsom Wolf

Background

James Gregory Marlow, infamously known as "The Folsom Wolf," was a convicted serial killer active in the United States during the mid-1980s. Alongside his accomplice and wife, Cynthia Coffman, Marlow committed a series of heinous crimes that shocked the nation. The couple's crime spree spanned multiple states and involved the kidnapping and murder of several women.

Crimes

Marlow and Coffman were responsible for the brutal murders of four women in October and November 1986. Their crimes were characterized by violence and a lack of remorse. Below are the details of their victims:

• Sandra Neary: A 32-year-old woman abducted on October 11, 1986, in Costa Mesa, California.
• Pamela Simmons: A 35-year-old woman kidnapped on October 28, 1986, in Bullhead City, Arizona.
• Corinna Novis: A 20-year-old woman abducted on November 7, 1986, in Redlands, California.
• Lynel Murray: A 19-year-old woman kidnapped on November 12, 1986, in Huntington Beach, California.

Arrest and Conviction

The couple was apprehended on November 14, 1986, after a nationwide manhunt. Evidence linking them to the crimes included items belonging to the victims and witness testimonies. Marlow and Coffman were tried and convicted for their crimes. In 1989, they were sentenced to death for the murder of Corinna Novis, and later, they were also convicted for the murder of Lynel Murray. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (5)

Gregory Hill , Date of Death: 1986-07-04

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A murdering couple is sentenced to death | August 30

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