Daniel Lee Siebert
American Serial Killer Case
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Atmore, Alabama
TIME PERIOD
1979-1986
VICTIMS
10 confirmed
Daniel Lee Siebert, an American serial killer known as the "Southside Slayer," was convicted of five murders and confessed to at least four more, claiming responsibility for up to 12 deaths between 1979 and 1986. His criminal activities spanned multiple states, including Nevada, California, Alabama, and New Jersey, with notable incidents occurring in 1986 when he murdered Sherri Weathers and her two children at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Siebert was apprehended in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, after being identified through fingerprints while evading law enforcement for six months. He was sentenced to death and remained on Alabama's death row until his death from cancer on April 22, 2008, at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. Significant evidence included his fingerprints linking him to various crime scenes and his own confessions during police interrogations.
Daniel Lee Siebert is believed to have committed at least 12 murders, with investigators suspecting he may have had more victims that were never identified. Some theories suggest that his criminal activities spanned multiple states, including Alabama, California, and Nevada, indicating a pattern of violence that may have gone unnoticed for years. Additionally, there is speculation that Siebert's time in various locations contributed to a broader network of unsolved cases that could be linked to him.
The Sinister Path of Daniel Lee Siebert
Daniel Lee Siebert's life was a dark tapestry woven with violence and evasion, culminating in his notoriety as an American serial killer. Born on June 17, 1954, in Mattoon, Illinois, Siebert's journey through life was marked by a series of heinous crimes that eventually led him to Alabama's death row. Convicted of five brutal murders, he confessed to at least four more and hinted at a grim tally of 12 victims. His story came to an end on April 22, 2008, when he succumbed to cancer at the Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore, Alabama.
Early Crimes and Escalation
Siebert's first known brush with murder occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was convicted of manslaughter—an ominous precursor of what was to come. By 1985, his violent spree had expanded to Los Angeles, California, where he was charged with the murders of Gidget Castro, 28, and Nesia McElrath, 23. But it was in 1986 that his most chilling acts unfolded.
In Talladega, Alabama, Siebert committed a series of murders that would etch his name into the annals of infamy. Sherri Weathers, a student at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, had been missing for over a week without any communication with her school. The subsequent search of her apartment revealed a gruesome scene: the lifeless bodies of Sherri and her two young children. This discovery was soon followed by another tragic find—the body of Linda Jarman, another student from the institute, murdered in her apartment. Siebert's reign of terror did not end there. He was also charged with the murder of Linda Odum, a waitress he had been dating, whose remains were uncovered after she went missing in February. Fingerprints found in her stolen car linked Siebert to her death. Around the same time, the body of Sheryl Evans was discovered in Calhoun County, Alabama, leading police to suspect Siebert's involvement.
Siebert's criminal activity stretched beyond Alabama. In 1986, he was charged with the murder of Beatrice McDougall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. While in custody, he chillingly confessed to having committed 12 or more murders, casting a long shadow over several states.
The Hunt and Capture
Under the alias "Daniel Spence," Siebert worked as an art teacher, living a double life that eventually unraveled. Authorities became suspicious of "Spence" due to his interest in Sherri Weathers. A routine fingerprint check revealed his true identity and his dark past, including a manslaughter conviction from 1979 and outstanding assault charges in San Francisco. This revelation set off a six-month manhunt as Siebert fled, evading capture until a slip-up led to his downfall. His desperate phone call to a friend was reported to the police, and a subsequent trace led them to a phone booth near a restaurant in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, where Siebert was working. The very next day, he was apprehended when he arrived for his shift.
Trial, Sentencing, and Death
Once captured, Siebert faced justice for his brutal crimes. He was convicted in the capital cases involving Linda Jarman and the Weathers family. For the murders of Sherri Weathers and her children, Chad and Joey, aged five and four, respectively, Siebert was sentenced to death. He received additional life sentences for the murder of Linda Odum. Previously, he had been sentenced to ten years for stabbing his lover 29 times in Nevada.
Siebert's time on death row was marked by legal maneuvers and delays. His execution, scheduled for October 25, 2007, was postponed just hours before it was to take place. By then, Siebert was battling pancreatic cancer, which he ultimately succumbed to on April 22, 2008.
Throughout his incarceration, Siebert was identified with the Alabama Institutional Serial #00Z475. His death marked the end of a chilling chapter in the history of American crime.
Legacy of Horror
Daniel Lee Siebert's life was a testament to the depths of human depravity. His crimes spanned multiple states, leaving a trail of fear and tragedy in their wake. Referred to as "The Southside Slayer," his infamy is preserved in the records of American serial killers, a grim reminder of the darkness that can dwell within.
Sources
- Hunter, Desiree. "Alabama death row inmate who challenged protocol dies." Associated Press at USA Today. April 23, 2008.
- Newton, Michael (1990). Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers. Loompanics Unlimited.
- Malnic, Eric; Jack Jones (March 28, 1987). "Murderer in Alabama Confesses 2 L.A. Killings." Los Angeles Times.
- Diel, Stan (April 22, 2008). "Serial killer Siebert dies of cancer on Death Row." AL.com.
- Diel, Stan (October 25, 2007). "Dying killer gets stay of execution." AL.com.
- "Inmates on Deathrow." Alabama Department of Corrections. February 9, 2007.
For further reading, the original Wikipedia article can be accessed at Daniel Lee Siebert - Wikipedia.
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First Known Killing
Daniel Siebert commits his first known murder in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Los Angeles Murders
Siebert is charged with the murders of Gidget Castro and Nesia McElrath in Los Angeles.
Triple Murder in Alabama
Siebert murders Sherri Weathers and her two children in Talladega, Alabama.
Additional Murders Charged
Siebert is charged with the murders of Linda Jarman and Beatrice McDougall.
Apprehended
Siebert is apprehended in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee after being on the run for six months.
Execution Date Set
Siebert's execution date is set for the murders of Weathers and her children.
Stay of Execution
Siebert's execution is delayed hours before it was to occur.
Siebert Dies
Daniel Siebert dies in Holman Prison from complications of cancer.
Daniel Lee Siebert, an American serial killer known as the "Southside Slayer," was convicted of five murders and confessed to at least four more, claiming responsibility for up to 12 deaths between 1979 and 1986. His criminal activities spanned multiple states, including Nevada, California, Alabama, and New Jersey, with notable incidents occurring in 1986 when he murdered Sherri Weathers and her two children at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Siebert was apprehended in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, after being identified through fingerprints while evading law enforcement for six months. He was sentenced to death and remained on Alabama's death row until his death from cancer on April 22, 2008, at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. Significant evidence included his fingerprints linking him to various crime scenes and his own confessions during police interrogations.
Daniel Lee Siebert is believed to have committed at least 12 murders, with investigators suspecting he may have had more victims that were never identified. Some theories suggest that his criminal activities spanned multiple states, including Alabama, California, and Nevada, indicating a pattern of violence that may have gone unnoticed for years. Additionally, there is speculation that Siebert's time in various locations contributed to a broader network of unsolved cases that could be linked to him.
The Sinister Path of Daniel Lee Siebert
Daniel Lee Siebert's life was a dark tapestry woven with violence and evasion, culminating in his notoriety as an American serial killer. Born on June 17, 1954, in Mattoon, Illinois, Siebert's journey through life was marked by a series of heinous crimes that eventually led him to Alabama's death row. Convicted of five brutal murders, he confessed to at least four more and hinted at a grim tally of 12 victims. His story came to an end on April 22, 2008, when he succumbed to cancer at the Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore, Alabama.
Early Crimes and Escalation
Siebert's first known brush with murder occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was convicted of manslaughter—an ominous precursor of what was to come. By 1985, his violent spree had expanded to Los Angeles, California, where he was charged with the murders of Gidget Castro, 28, and Nesia McElrath, 23. But it was in 1986 that his most chilling acts unfolded.
In Talladega, Alabama, Siebert committed a series of murders that would etch his name into the annals of infamy. Sherri Weathers, a student at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, had been missing for over a week without any communication with her school. The subsequent search of her apartment revealed a gruesome scene: the lifeless bodies of Sherri and her two young children. This discovery was soon followed by another tragic find—the body of Linda Jarman, another student from the institute, murdered in her apartment. Siebert's reign of terror did not end there. He was also charged with the murder of Linda Odum, a waitress he had been dating, whose remains were uncovered after she went missing in February. Fingerprints found in her stolen car linked Siebert to her death. Around the same time, the body of Sheryl Evans was discovered in Calhoun County, Alabama, leading police to suspect Siebert's involvement.
Siebert's criminal activity stretched beyond Alabama. In 1986, he was charged with the murder of Beatrice McDougall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. While in custody, he chillingly confessed to having committed 12 or more murders, casting a long shadow over several states.
The Hunt and Capture
Under the alias "Daniel Spence," Siebert worked as an art teacher, living a double life that eventually unraveled. Authorities became suspicious of "Spence" due to his interest in Sherri Weathers. A routine fingerprint check revealed his true identity and his dark past, including a manslaughter conviction from 1979 and outstanding assault charges in San Francisco. This revelation set off a six-month manhunt as Siebert fled, evading capture until a slip-up led to his downfall. His desperate phone call to a friend was reported to the police, and a subsequent trace led them to a phone booth near a restaurant in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, where Siebert was working. The very next day, he was apprehended when he arrived for his shift.
Trial, Sentencing, and Death
Once captured, Siebert faced justice for his brutal crimes. He was convicted in the capital cases involving Linda Jarman and the Weathers family. For the murders of Sherri Weathers and her children, Chad and Joey, aged five and four, respectively, Siebert was sentenced to death. He received additional life sentences for the murder of Linda Odum. Previously, he had been sentenced to ten years for stabbing his lover 29 times in Nevada.
Siebert's time on death row was marked by legal maneuvers and delays. His execution, scheduled for October 25, 2007, was postponed just hours before it was to take place. By then, Siebert was battling pancreatic cancer, which he ultimately succumbed to on April 22, 2008.
Throughout his incarceration, Siebert was identified with the Alabama Institutional Serial #00Z475. His death marked the end of a chilling chapter in the history of American crime.
Legacy of Horror
Daniel Lee Siebert's life was a testament to the depths of human depravity. His crimes spanned multiple states, leaving a trail of fear and tragedy in their wake. Referred to as "The Southside Slayer," his infamy is preserved in the records of American serial killers, a grim reminder of the darkness that can dwell within.
Sources
- Hunter, Desiree. "Alabama death row inmate who challenged protocol dies." Associated Press at USA Today. April 23, 2008.
- Newton, Michael (1990). Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers. Loompanics Unlimited.
- Malnic, Eric; Jack Jones (March 28, 1987). "Murderer in Alabama Confesses 2 L.A. Killings." Los Angeles Times.
- Diel, Stan (April 22, 2008). "Serial killer Siebert dies of cancer on Death Row." AL.com.
- Diel, Stan (October 25, 2007). "Dying killer gets stay of execution." AL.com.
- "Inmates on Deathrow." Alabama Department of Corrections. February 9, 2007.
For further reading, the original Wikipedia article can be accessed at Daniel Lee Siebert - Wikipedia.
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First Known Killing
Daniel Siebert commits his first known murder in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Los Angeles Murders
Siebert is charged with the murders of Gidget Castro and Nesia McElrath in Los Angeles.
Triple Murder in Alabama
Siebert murders Sherri Weathers and her two children in Talladega, Alabama.
Additional Murders Charged
Siebert is charged with the murders of Linda Jarman and Beatrice McDougall.
Apprehended
Siebert is apprehended in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee after being on the run for six months.
Execution Date Set
Siebert's execution date is set for the murders of Weathers and her children.
Stay of Execution
Siebert's execution is delayed hours before it was to occur.
Siebert Dies
Daniel Siebert dies in Holman Prison from complications of cancer.