Arthur Shawcross

Arthur Shawcross

Arthur John Shawcross (June 6, 1945 – November 10, 2008) was an American serial killer, also known as The Genesee River Killer in Rochester, New York. He claimed most of his victims after being paroled early following a conviction in the manslaughter of two children, which led to criticism of the justice system.

Read more about Arthur Shawcross:  Early Life, Return To New York, Second Series of Murders, Trial and Conviction, Imprisonment, Death, References To Arthur Shawcross in Popular Media

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