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Biography[]
Mark Goudeau, also known as the "Baseline Killer," is a convicted serial killer and rapist who terrorized the Phoenix, Arizona area in the early 2000s. Born on September 6, 1964, Goudeau's criminal activities escalated to a series of violent crimes that shocked the community.
Goudeau's criminal record began with less severe offenses, including armed robbery and kidnapping. However, he gained notoriety for a series of sexual assaults and murders that occurred between 2005 and 2006. The victims, primarily women, were attacked in various locations, including their homes, and the crimes became increasingly brutal.
The moniker "Baseline Killer" stemmed from the fact that many of the crimes occurred near Baseline Road in Phoenix. Goudeau's modus operandi involved abducting, sexually assaulting, and murdering his victims. The attacks instilled fear in the community, prompting a large-scale investigation by law enforcement.
In September 2006, Mark Goudeau was arrested and charged with multiple counts, including sexual assault, kidnapping, and murder. His trial began in 2011, and he faced 72 charges related to the attacks. The prosecution presented a case built on forensic evidence, eyewitness testimonies, and patterns linking Goudeau to the crimes.
In September 2011, Goudeau was convicted on 19 counts, including multiple counts of first-degree murder, and was subsequently sentenced to death. "The Baseline Killer" case highlighted the importance of community awareness and collaboration in solving heinous crimes.
Victims[]
| Name | Age | Disappeared | Body Found | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Thompson | 19 | September 9, 2005 | ||
| Tina Washington | 39 | December 12, 2005 | ||
| Romelia Vargas | 38 | February 20, 2006 | ||
| Mirna Palma-Roman | 34 | February 20, 2006 | ||
| Liliana Sanchez-Cabrera | 20 | March 15, 2006 | ||
| Chao Chou | 23 | March 15, 2006 | ||
| Kristin Nicole Gibbons | 26 | March 29, 2006 | ||
| Sophia Nunez | April 10, 2006 | |||
| Carmen Miranda | 37 | June 29, 2006 |
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Bibliography[]
Literature[]
Articles[]
Documentaries[]
Television[]
- The Mark of a Killer S3E10: Summer of Fear (November 7, 2021) on IMDb
- World's Most Evil Killers S7E7: Mark Goudeau (January 2023) on IMDb
YouTube Documentaries[]
- 1 Serial Killer From Every State, Pixels After Dark on YouTube
Podcasts[]
- "The Baseline Killer" Mark Goudeau. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
In popular culture[]
Film adaptation[]
- Baseline Killer (2008) on IMDb
Related Articles[]
See also[]
Links[]
- Mark Goudeau at Wikipedia
- The Phoenix Baseline Killer Case About.com Crime/Punishment. (archived)
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