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Biography[]
Early life[]
Roger Reece Kibbe was born on May 5, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, USA. Little is known about his early life, but he grew up to become a seemingly ordinary family man with a wife and children.
Adult life[]
Kibbe's outwardly normal life masked a dark and sinister side. By day, he worked as an engineer, but by night, he embarked on a gruesome killing spree that would earn him the moniker "The I-5 Strangler." His choice of victims primarily targeted young women.
The Murders[]
Kibbe's criminal activities came to light in the 1970s and 1980s when a series of murders along the Interstate 5 corridor in California were linked to him. His modus operandi typically involved abducting, assaulting, and strangling his victims before disposing of their bodies in remote locations.
Arrest and Trial[]
On November 29, 1987[citation needed], Kibbe's reign of terror ended when he was apprehended and subsequently charged with the murders. During his trial, the extent of his brutality and the chilling details of the crimes were revealed. In 1991, he was convicted of the first-degree murder of Darcie Frackenpohl and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Additional Confessions[]
While in prison, Kibbe started cooperating with authorities and confessed to additional murders, providing details about several other victims. His confessions led to the closure of unsolved cases, shedding light on the true extent of his crimes.
Death[]
Roger Reece Kibbe's life sentence came to an end when he met his demise on February 28, 2021. He was murdered in prison by his cellmate, convicted killer Jason Budrow.[2]
Victims[]
| Name | Age | Date of Death | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Ellen Burleigh | 21 | September 11, 1977 | |
| Lora Heedick | 20 | April 21, 1986 | |
| Barbara Ann Scott | 29 | July 3, 1986 | |
| Stephanie Brown | 19 | July 15, 1986 | |
| Charmaine Sabrah | 26 | August 17, 1986 | |
| Katherine Kelly Quinones | 25 | November 5, 1986 | |
| Karen Finch | 25 | June 21, 1987 | |
| Darcie Frackenpohl | 17 | September 17, 1987 |
Timeline[]
Bibliography[]
Literature[]
Articles[]
Documentaries[]
Television[]
- Forensic Files S3E2: Knot for Everyone (Oct 8, 1998) on IMDb
- The New Detectives S5E3: Scattered Clues (Oct 19, 1999) on IMDb
- I, Detective S2E4: Last Exit (Dec 11, 2002) on IMDb, the episode focus on the murder of Stephanie Brown
- Profiling Evil: Confessions of the I-5 Strangler (2012) on IMDb
- On the Case with Paula Zahn S13E8: Deadly Offer (May 8, 2016) on IMDb
- 35 Serial Killers the World Wants To Forget S1E12: Suburban Nightmare (Jul 2018) on IMDb
- The Mark of a Killer S1E4: Pattern of Murder (Feb 10, 2019) on IMDb
YouTube Documentaries[]
Podcasts[]
- "The I-5 Strangler" Roger Reece Kibbe - Part 1. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
- "The I-5 Strangler" Roger Reece Kibbe - Part 2. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
- "The I-5 Strangler" Roger Reece Kibbe - Part 3. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
In popular culture[]
Film adaptation[]
Related Articles[]
See also[]
Links[]
- Roger Kibbe at Wikipedia
- Roger Kibbe on IMDb
- Roger Reece Kibbe at Find a Grave
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ "Roger Reece Kibbe". California Birth Index. State of California Vital Records and Statistics.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Associated Press (October 28, 2023). Inmate suspected in prison attack on Kristin Smart's killer previously murdered 'I-5 Strangler'. ABC7. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023.