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Conviction August 26, 1990 – August 28, 1990 Serial Killer Victims

Gainesville Ripper Victims

Status Conviction
Type Serial Killer Victims
Date August 26, 1990 – August 28, 1990
Location Gainesville, Florida
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Multiple

Danny Rolling murdered five University of Florida students in three days in Gainesville, Florida. He was sentenced to death and executed in 2006. The murders inspired the film Scream. Rolling's method of killing and posing victims caused mass fear across the campus.

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