The Earthquake Killer - Voices Controlled His Next Move

Herbert William MULLIN





Classification: Serial killer
Characteristics: Mutilation - In Mullin's view, his murders were the only way to prevent another earthquake from destroying California
Number of victims: 11 - 13
Date of murders: 1972 - 1973
Date of arrest: February 13, 1973
Date of birth: April 18, 1947
Victims profile: Lawrence White, 55 / Mary Guilfoyle, 24 / Rev. Henri Tomei, 64 / James Gianera, 24 / Joan Gianera, 23 / Kathleen Prentiss, also known as Kathy Francis, 30 / David Hughes, 9 / Daemon Francis, 4 / Robert Spector, 18 / David Oliker, 18 / Brian Scott Card, 19 / Mark Dreibelbis, 19 / Fred Perez, 72
Method of murder: Beating / Stabbing with knife / Shooting
Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Status: Sentenced to life in prison in August 1973