Ray Jackson (serial killer)

Ray Shawn Jackson (born August 28, 1967) is an American serial killer who strangled to death six women in Kansas City, Missouri from 1989 to 1990. Most of his victims had engaged in prostitution, and they were lured to a place known as “Gillham Park”, contributing to his alias in the media as the "Gillham Park Strangler.”[1]

Ray Jackson
Born (1967-08-28) August 28, 1967
U.S.
Other namesthe Gillham Park Strangler
Conviction(s)6 counts of first degree murder
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment
Details
Victims6
Span of crimes
September 1989–April 1990
CountryUnited States
State(s)Missouri
Date apprehended
April 1990

Biography

Ray Shawn Jackson was born on August 28, 1967, as the only son of his parents. At age seven, his family moved him to Kansas City, where he was raised in a rather poor environment. In his late teens, he began working as a semiliterate laborer.[2]

Murders

In the span of seven months, between September 1989 and April 1990, the bodies of six women were found dumped in areas in or around Gillham park, mid-town of Kansas City, Missouri.[2] They were prostitutes in their 20s and 30s.[3]

In April 1990, a man taking a late-night stroll through Gillham park spotted a man having sex with a woman. Upon closer inspection, however, it became clear that it was an act of rape.[4] The perpetrator fled the area when the man intervened. The woman regained consciousness and was able to give a description of the man. Police had an idea of the suspect's geographic pattern, as he either lives near, or had connections with the park. After questioning people in the area, they told police about Ray Jackson. Police took Jackson into questioning, and after an interrogation, he confessed. He told police that he had been involved in multiple murders.[2]

Conviction

Jackson pleaded guilty to six counts of murder, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He is currently incarcerated at South Central Correctional Center.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Of The Most Sadistic Stranglers In History". Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. "Man Admits To Serial Stranglings of Six Women". Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. "Man charged with killing six women".
  4. "Area Prostitutes Frightened By Series Of Deaths". Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. "Offender Search (Ray S Jackson)". Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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