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8 of History’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

Robert Hansen

American serial killer (1939–2014)

For the American double agent, see Robert Hanssen. For other people with similar names, see Robert Hansen (disambiguation).

Robert Hansen

Hansen mugshot, c. 1983

Born

Robert Christian Hansen


(1939-02-15)February 15, 1939

Estherville, Iowa, U.S.

DiedAugust 21, 2014(2014-08-21) (aged 75)

Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Other namesBob the Baker
Bob Hansen
The Butcher Baker[1]
Conviction(s)First degree murder (4 counts)
Criminal penalty461 years imprisonment without parole
Victims17–37 killed
31+ raped
3+ victimless crimes
1 attempted murder
1 attempted rape

Span of crimes

December 22, 1971 – June 13, 1983
CountryUnited States
State(s)Alaska

Date apprehended

October 27, 1983
Imprisoned atSpring Creek Correctional Center, Seward, Alaska (until his death)

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