John Agrue
American serial killer
Born
Died
2009
17 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A convicted serial killer active in the 1970s, involved in multiple homicides across several states. Captured in 1978, faced trial for his crimes which included a series of brutal murders. Sentenced to multiple life terms without parole. The case drew significant media attention and raised awareness about the issue of serial offenders in America during that era.
Convicted for multiple homicides.
Active during the 1970s.
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