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Anthony McKnight

Anthony McKnight was an American serial killer and rapist who attacked 10 women, killing 5 of them, in California between 1985 and 1986.

Not much is known about McKnight's early life. He is known to have served in the army, navy and air force. He was described as a lively and friendly man who was popular in the area he lived in.

In 1982, McKnight was arrested while attempting to rape a girl, he was not convicted and got fined, put on the sex offender database and his fingertips were put into the criminal database.

In October 1985, McKnight stabbed a girl in the neck, raped her and left her unconscious, she was found and taken to hospital where she survived. A few days later he raped and beat another victim who managed to escape and notify the police. By December the same year, McKnight had stabbed two further victims, both of who also survived. He attacked another woman in January 1986, attempting to strangle her, she also survived the attack.

In November 1985, McKnight's car was stopped for an ID check, he was interrogated and released. As someone on the sex offenders list, McKnight remained under suspicion, his photograph was shown to three of the victims all of whom identified him as their rapist. He was arrested on 24th January 2986 and became the main suspect in 7 murders. McKnight pleaded guilty but was matched to the victims by DNA. In August 1987, McKnight was found guilty of kidnapping, rape, assault and attempted murder and received 63 years in prison.

After his conviction, McKnight was transferred and later his DNA connected him to five rape-murders. He was sentenced to death on 17th November 2008. On 17th October 2019, McKnight died while in prison, aged 65, from unspecified causes.

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