Serial Shooter American serial killers Country: USA

1. American Serial Killers: The Serial Shooters
2. The Modus Operandi of the Serial Shooters
3. The Biography of Dale S. Hausner
4. The Arrest and Conviction
5. The Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Samuel John Dieteman
6. The Fate of Dale S. Hausner

American Serial Killers: The Serial Shooters

The authorities in the United States have identified two men as the Serial Shooters, who randomly shot pedestrians from their passing car. These events took place in Phoenix, Arizona, between May 2005 and August 2006 and were accompanied by brutal murders and sexual violence. Investigators believe that the serial killers are responsible for 8 deaths and at least 29 other weapon-related crimes in the Phoenix area. Some reports suggest that the number of crimes may reach 38. The last act of violence committed by the Serial Shooters occurred on July 30, 2006, in Mesa, Arizona. According to the police, 22-year-old Robin Blasnek was shot around 11:15 p.m. while walking from her parents' house to her friend's house after an argument with her boyfriend. On August 3, the Phoenix police announced that Blasnek's murder was connected to the Serial Shooters, based on forensic evidence and other similarities to their previous crimes. Prior to this incident, the perpetrators shot pedestrians, cyclists, dogs, and horses. Initially, the Phoenix police believed that the shooters were acting alone. However, on July 11, 2006, investigations showed that these two shooting sprees could be linked.

The Modus Operandi of the Serial Shooters

The Serial Shooters would attack unsuspecting victims from their vehicle. They targeted individuals who were walking, cycling, or otherwise moving around the streets, usually between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The choice of victims appeared to be random. Audio recordings made by the police were presented in court, in which the suspects, Hausner and Dieteman, discussed their shootings in detail.

The Biography of Dale S. Hausner

Dale S. Hausner, 33 years old, worked as a security guard at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport since 1999. He was also a sports journalist, covering boxing matches for 'RingSports' and 'Fightnews.com'. Samuel John Dieteman, 31 years old, had a history of petty crimes, including shoplifting and drunk driving. He returned to Arizona after spending several years in Minnesota.

The Arrest and Conviction

According to reports, the police first identified Hausner and Dieteman as suspects on July 31, 2006, after receiving information from local residents, primarily from Ron Horton. Horton passed away before being able to testify in court. On August 3, 2006, the police arrested both suspects outside their residence in Mesa, Arizona. On the morning of August 4, 2006, the Phoenix police announced that two arrests had been made in the case of the Serial Shooters and revealed the names of the detainees. The authorities stated that Hausner and Dieteman were also connected to two arson incidents at 'Wal-Mart' stores on June 8. The second fire occurred 45 minutes after the first, causing damages totaling approximately $7-10 million. Hausner was charged with 87 crimes related to the investigation of the Serial Shooters, including 8 murders, 19 attempted murders, multiple aggravated assaults, animal cruelty, arson, and more. On March 13, 2009, Hausner was convicted of 6 out of 8 murders and 80 out of 87 charges.

The Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Samuel John Dieteman

Former roommate of Hausner, Samuel Dieteman, pleaded guilty to two murders and conspiracy to commit other murders. He received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

The Fate of Dale S. Hausner

On March 27, 2009, Dale S. Hausner was sentenced to death six times. Prior to this, he instructed his lawyers not to appeal the decision of the jury, stating that they should bring him death so that the families of the victims could feel better. Hausner made apologies to several individuals who were directly or indirectly affected by his actions, as well as to his family members. He also mentioned that he had stained his family name, as from now on, people would think of Charles Manson when they hear it. He even compared himself to Charles Manson, stating, "While you're thinking of Manson, in 50 years, you'll be thinking of Hausner."