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Patrick KearneyAmerican serial killer
Date of Birth: 24.09.1939
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Patrick Wayne Kearney
Patrick Wayne Kearney was an American serial killer who hunted young California men in the 1970s. He was famously known as 'The Freeway Killer', a nickname shared by two other serial killers, William Bonin and Randy Steven Kraft. Born and raised in Texas, Patrick was the youngest of three sons in a decent family. Unfortunately, life outside the family home was not easy for him. Kearney was a frail and sickly boy, making him an ideal target for local bullies. As a teenager, Patrick withdrew into himself and began to fantasize about murder.
Life in California
Patrick Kearney was born in Texas but spent his adult life in California. He was married for a short time, but the marriage ended in divorce. He worked as an engineer at Hughes Aircraft to make a living. It is believed that Kearney killed his first victim around 1965, a hitchhiker he picked up on a California freeway. After several more murders, known only from Kearney's own words, the serial killer settled near Los Angeles in Redondo Beach.
The Dark Desires
In 1967, Patrick began a relationship with a man named David Hill. The lovers often argued, and during moments of anger, Kearney would take to the roads of California. It was during these trips that Patrick would pick up young hitchhikers or visitors of local gay bars and satisfy his thirst for murder. Kearney was also known to be a necrophile. He would shoot his victims, dismember their bodies, and dispose of the remains near the highway, wrapping them in garbage bags.
The Final Act
On March 13, 1977, Kearney committed his last murder. The victim was John LaMay, who came to Patrick's house to talk to Hill. However, Hill was not home, and Kearney invited John to wait inside. Patrick then killed LaMay in his usual fashion. On May 18, 1977, John's remains were discovered, leading the police to become interested in Kearney and Hill. The two fugitives fled to Texas, but their families convinced them to surrender. Hill was acquitted, while Kearney confessed to 35 murders. Ultimately, he was charged with 21 counts of murder and sentenced to 21 life imprisonments. Kearney is currently serving his sentence at the California State Prison, Mule Creek.
