Robert Berdella

American serial killer and rapist

Robert Berdella - Military & Warriors born 1949
Born

1949
77 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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A resident of Kansas City, Berdella gained infamy as a serial killer and torturer. During the 1980s, he operated a household where numerous young men were abducted, tortured, and murdered. Berdella's methods included drugging and binding his victims while subjecting them to various forms of physical and psychological torture. His criminal activities came to light in 1988 following the disappearance of a man, leading to investigations resulting in his arrest. In 1992, he was convicted of several counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Murdered at least 17 young men

Engaged in extensive torture

Convicted of multiple counts of murder

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