Steven Brian Pennell
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Steven Brian Pennell (November 22, 1957 – March 14, 1992), known as The Route 40 Killer, was Delaware's only known serial killer in modern history, convicted of the murders of two New Castle County, Delaware women and suspected of killing three others. He abducted most of his victims from U.S. Route 40, near Bear.
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Born | November 22, 1957 Glasgow, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | (aged 34) |
Cause of death | Execution by lethal injection |
Resting place | All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Other names | The Route 40 Killer The Corridor Killer The Route 13 Killer |
Criminal status | Executed (March 14, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-03-14)) |
Conviction(s) | First degree murder (2 counts) |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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Victims | 2–5 |
Span of crimes | 1987–1988 |
Country | United States |
State(s) | Delaware |
Date apprehended | November 29, 1988 |
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