Jerry Brudos

Jerry Brudos Arrested Statesman Journal June 28 1969

Jerry Brudos
Born	(1939-01-31)January 31, 1939 Webster, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	March 28, 2006(2006-03-28) (aged 67) Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Known for	Serial killer, necrophile
Criminal charge(s)	Murder, kidnapping, necrophilia

Jerry Brudos (January 31, 1939 – March 28, 2006) was an American serial killer and necrophile. He was born in Webster, South Dakota, and later resided in Salem, Oregon.

Early Life

Jerry Brudos grew up in a troubled household and exhibited disturbing behavior from a young age. He had a fascination with women's shoes, which later became a significant aspect of his criminal activities.

Criminal Activities

Brudos's criminal activities began in the late 1960s when he started abducting and murdering young women. He was known for his brutal methods and the use of women's clothing and shoes in his crimes. Brudos also engaged in necrophilia, further highlighting the depravity of his actions.

Arrest and Conviction

Brudos was eventually apprehended by law enforcement in 1969 and was convicted of multiple counts of murder, kidnapping, and necrophilia. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Legacy

Jerry Brudos's case remains a chilling example of the depths of human depravity. His crimes have been studied by criminologists and psychologists to better understand the motivations behind such heinous acts.