Tony Ables
American serial killer
Born
December 28th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1954, a notorious figure in American criminal history, primarily recognized for committing a series of murders in the 1980s. This individual was apprehended and convicted, resulting in significant media coverage surrounding the crimes. The chilling details of these acts illuminated issues regarding law enforcement and the complexities of criminal psychology during that period.
Convicted of multiple murders in the 1980s
Gained national media attention
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