Robert Garrow

Criminal

Birthday March 4, 1936

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Sep 11, 1978 (42)

About

American serial rapist and spree killer who was best recognized for being active in New York State in the early 1970s. After he committed several rapes, he went on an 18-day killing spree, stabbing four people to death. Three witnesses escaped and sought police, spurring a 12-day statewide manhunt that was, at the time, the largest in New York State history.

Before Fame

He mentioned that as a child, his parents would regularly physically abuse their children with whatever was handy, even bricks.

Trivia

He joined the United States Air Force, but was court-martialed one year later for stealing money from a superior officer. 

Family Life

He was the son of Robert Omer Garrow and Margaret. He had one older sister. He was married and had one son. 

Associated With

He and Ted Bundy were both criminals born in the United States.