Herb Baumeister

Criminal

Birthday April 7, 1947

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Indianapolis, IN

DEATH DATE Jul 3, 1996 (49)

About

Serial killer responsible for at least eleven (and possibly as many as twenty) murders. He did not stand trial for his crimes, as he killed himself shortly after police discovered the bodies of eleven of his victims.

Before Fame

He was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager, but he never received treatment.

Trivia

He trolled Indianapolis-area gay bars, introducing himself to potential victims as "Brian Smart."

Family Life

He married in 1971 and fathered three children.

Associated With

He and Leslie Irvin were both Indiana-born serial killers.