Glen Edward Rogers
American Serial Killer Case
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Florida, United States
TIME PERIOD
1993-1995
VICTIMS
2 confirmed
Glen Edward Rogers, known as "The Cross Country Killer," was an American serial killer convicted of multiple murders and related crimes across several states, including Florida and California, from 1993 to 1995. He was apprehended on November 13, 1995, in Kentucky after a crime spree that began with his first confirmed murder on September 28, 1995. Rogers was convicted of first-degree murder in Florida in 1997 and in California in 1999, with additional suspicions of involvement in numerous other homicides. He was sentenced to death in both states and spent nearly 30 years on death row before being executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on May 15, 2025. Significant evidence against him included his confessions, although he later recanted, and his connection to the victims through forensic and circumstantial evidence.
Glen Edward Rogers is believed to have claimed the lives of more than three victims, with some speculating that the true number could be as high as 70. Investigators have suggested that his modus operandi involved targeting women across multiple states, leading to his nicknames "The Cross Country Killer" and "The Casanova Killer." There is ongoing speculation about his potential involvement in unsolved murders in various locations, given his extensive crime spree and the geographical spread of his activities.
Glen Edward Rogers: The Story of a Serial Killer
The Beginning of a Dark Journey
On July 15, 1962, Glen Edward Rogers was born in Hamilton, Ohio, marking the start of a life that would eventually spiral into infamy. Known as "The Cross Country Killer" and "The Casanova Killer," his reign of terror spanned across several states, leaving a trail of heartbreak and horror behind. His crimes, committed from 1993 to 1995, led to convictions in both Florida and California, ultimately resulting in his execution on May 15, 2025, at the Florida State Prison.
The Early Years
Glen Rogers grew up in a sizeable family as one of seven children. His father, Claude Rogers, worked as a hydro pulp operator, while his mother, Edna, stayed at home. Glen's early life was troubled; he was expelled from junior high before turning 16. This troubled youth quickly escalated when, as a teenager, he impregnated his 14-year-old girlfriend, Deborah Ann Nix. They married and had another child in 1981, but the marriage dissolved in 1983 amidst allegations of physical abuse.
The Path to Murder
Authorities first suspected Rogers in the 1993 death of an elderly man in Hamilton, Ohio. His criminal journey soon took him to California, where he became a suspect in the murders of four women in 1995, with the crimes occurring in California, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Arrested in Kentucky on November 13, 1995, Rogers initially boasted of committing nearly 70 murders, only to later dismiss his confession as a joke.
Mark Peters and the Ohio Connection
Mark Peters, a retired electrician and veteran, disappeared in October 1993, shortly after inviting Rogers to live with him. His remains were discovered on January 10, 1994, in a family cabin owned by Rogers in Beattyville, Kentucky. The cabin revealed Peters bound to a chair, hidden beneath furniture. This gruesome find was a chilling prelude to Rogers's escalating violence.
A String of Victims
On September 28, 1995, the body of Sandra Gallagher was found burned and strangled in Van Nuys, California. Rogers was seen with her the previous night at McRed's bar. Following this murder, Rogers fled to the Southeast, continuing his spree with suspected murders in Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
Linda Price was next. Meeting Rogers at the Mississippi State Fair, she vanished soon after. Her lifeless form was found in her apartment bathtub, matching the pattern of Rogers's suspected victims: women in their 30s, often with red hair.
In Tampa, Florida, Tina Marie Cribbs was last seen alive leaving a bar with Rogers. Days later, her body was discovered in a motel bathtub, stabbed. Rogers had checked into the Tampa 8 Inn, where his fingerprints were found, leading authorities to track him down in Kentucky, driving Cribbs's stolen car.
The murder of Andy Jiles Sutton in Bossier City, Louisiana, followed a similar pattern. Her slashed body, left on a waterbed, added to the mounting evidence against Rogers.
The Capture and Trial
Rogers's arrest in Kentucky was dramatic. After a 13-mile chase, law enforcement officers, including Kentucky State Police Detective Bob Stephens and Sgt. Joey Barnes, apprehended him when his stolen vehicle was forced off the road. This pursuit was caught on camera by a local TV news crew.
Convicted and sentenced to death for Cribbs's murder in Florida, Rogers faced a similar fate in California for Gallagher's murder. His appeals, including claims of insufficient evidence and unfair trial practices, were systematically denied, culminating in a final rejection by the Florida Supreme Court in 2025.
The Execution
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Rogers's death warrant on April 15, 2025, scheduling his execution for May 15. Despite last-minute appeals citing childhood abuse and concerns over lethal injection drugs, both state and federal courts denied relief. On the day of his execution, Rogers was put to death by lethal injection at 6:16 p.m. His last meal included pizza, chocolate cake, and soda.
In his final statement, Rogers addressed the victims' families, promising eventual closure, and oddly included a message for President Donald Trump.
Aftermath and Theories
The execution brought mixed emotions from the families of Rogers's victims, offering some closure while others felt his death was too peaceful. Meanwhile, a 2012 documentary, "My Brother the Serial Killer," speculated about Rogers's involvement in the infamous murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Though Rogers's brother Clay claimed Glen confessed to these murders, the LAPD dismissed these allegations, maintaining O.J. Simpson's guilt.
Media Portrayal
Rogers's story captivated the public, leading to TV episodes and films exploring his heinous acts. His life and crimes were featured in shows like "The FBI Files" and "Southern Fried Homicide," and inspired the film "The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson."
Glen Edward Rogers's life was a tangled web of violence and manipulation, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of American crime history.
Sources
For more detailed information, visit the original Wikipedia entry: Glen Edward Rogers.
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First Suspected Murder
Glen Rogers is suspected of fatally stabbing or strangling Mark Peters in Hamilton, Ohio.
First Confirmed Murder
Sandra Gallagher is murdered in Van Nuys, California, marking the start of Rogers's crime spree.
Arrest of Glen Rogers
Rogers is arrested in Kentucky after a police chase while driving a stolen car belonging to a victim.
Conviction in Florida
Rogers is convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida.
Conviction in California
Rogers is convicted of murdering Sandra Gallagher in California and sentenced to death.
Death Warrant Signed
Governor Ron DeSantis signs a death warrant for Glen Rogers, scheduling his execution.
Final Appeal Denied
The Florida Supreme Court denies Rogers's last appeal to stop his execution.
Execution
Glen Rogers is executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison.
Glen Edward Rogers, known as "The Cross Country Killer," was an American serial killer convicted of multiple murders and related crimes across several states, including Florida and California, from 1993 to 1995. He was apprehended on November 13, 1995, in Kentucky after a crime spree that began with his first confirmed murder on September 28, 1995. Rogers was convicted of first-degree murder in Florida in 1997 and in California in 1999, with additional suspicions of involvement in numerous other homicides. He was sentenced to death in both states and spent nearly 30 years on death row before being executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on May 15, 2025. Significant evidence against him included his confessions, although he later recanted, and his connection to the victims through forensic and circumstantial evidence.
Glen Edward Rogers is believed to have claimed the lives of more than three victims, with some speculating that the true number could be as high as 70. Investigators have suggested that his modus operandi involved targeting women across multiple states, leading to his nicknames "The Cross Country Killer" and "The Casanova Killer." There is ongoing speculation about his potential involvement in unsolved murders in various locations, given his extensive crime spree and the geographical spread of his activities.
Glen Edward Rogers: The Story of a Serial Killer
The Beginning of a Dark Journey
On July 15, 1962, Glen Edward Rogers was born in Hamilton, Ohio, marking the start of a life that would eventually spiral into infamy. Known as "The Cross Country Killer" and "The Casanova Killer," his reign of terror spanned across several states, leaving a trail of heartbreak and horror behind. His crimes, committed from 1993 to 1995, led to convictions in both Florida and California, ultimately resulting in his execution on May 15, 2025, at the Florida State Prison.
The Early Years
Glen Rogers grew up in a sizeable family as one of seven children. His father, Claude Rogers, worked as a hydro pulp operator, while his mother, Edna, stayed at home. Glen's early life was troubled; he was expelled from junior high before turning 16. This troubled youth quickly escalated when, as a teenager, he impregnated his 14-year-old girlfriend, Deborah Ann Nix. They married and had another child in 1981, but the marriage dissolved in 1983 amidst allegations of physical abuse.
The Path to Murder
Authorities first suspected Rogers in the 1993 death of an elderly man in Hamilton, Ohio. His criminal journey soon took him to California, where he became a suspect in the murders of four women in 1995, with the crimes occurring in California, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Arrested in Kentucky on November 13, 1995, Rogers initially boasted of committing nearly 70 murders, only to later dismiss his confession as a joke.
Mark Peters and the Ohio Connection
Mark Peters, a retired electrician and veteran, disappeared in October 1993, shortly after inviting Rogers to live with him. His remains were discovered on January 10, 1994, in a family cabin owned by Rogers in Beattyville, Kentucky. The cabin revealed Peters bound to a chair, hidden beneath furniture. This gruesome find was a chilling prelude to Rogers's escalating violence.
A String of Victims
On September 28, 1995, the body of Sandra Gallagher was found burned and strangled in Van Nuys, California. Rogers was seen with her the previous night at McRed's bar. Following this murder, Rogers fled to the Southeast, continuing his spree with suspected murders in Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
Linda Price was next. Meeting Rogers at the Mississippi State Fair, she vanished soon after. Her lifeless form was found in her apartment bathtub, matching the pattern of Rogers's suspected victims: women in their 30s, often with red hair.
In Tampa, Florida, Tina Marie Cribbs was last seen alive leaving a bar with Rogers. Days later, her body was discovered in a motel bathtub, stabbed. Rogers had checked into the Tampa 8 Inn, where his fingerprints were found, leading authorities to track him down in Kentucky, driving Cribbs's stolen car.
The murder of Andy Jiles Sutton in Bossier City, Louisiana, followed a similar pattern. Her slashed body, left on a waterbed, added to the mounting evidence against Rogers.
The Capture and Trial
Rogers's arrest in Kentucky was dramatic. After a 13-mile chase, law enforcement officers, including Kentucky State Police Detective Bob Stephens and Sgt. Joey Barnes, apprehended him when his stolen vehicle was forced off the road. This pursuit was caught on camera by a local TV news crew.
Convicted and sentenced to death for Cribbs's murder in Florida, Rogers faced a similar fate in California for Gallagher's murder. His appeals, including claims of insufficient evidence and unfair trial practices, were systematically denied, culminating in a final rejection by the Florida Supreme Court in 2025.
The Execution
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Rogers's death warrant on April 15, 2025, scheduling his execution for May 15. Despite last-minute appeals citing childhood abuse and concerns over lethal injection drugs, both state and federal courts denied relief. On the day of his execution, Rogers was put to death by lethal injection at 6:16 p.m. His last meal included pizza, chocolate cake, and soda.
In his final statement, Rogers addressed the victims' families, promising eventual closure, and oddly included a message for President Donald Trump.
Aftermath and Theories
The execution brought mixed emotions from the families of Rogers's victims, offering some closure while others felt his death was too peaceful. Meanwhile, a 2012 documentary, "My Brother the Serial Killer," speculated about Rogers's involvement in the infamous murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Though Rogers's brother Clay claimed Glen confessed to these murders, the LAPD dismissed these allegations, maintaining O.J. Simpson's guilt.
Media Portrayal
Rogers's story captivated the public, leading to TV episodes and films exploring his heinous acts. His life and crimes were featured in shows like "The FBI Files" and "Southern Fried Homicide," and inspired the film "The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson."
Glen Edward Rogers's life was a tangled web of violence and manipulation, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of American crime history.
Sources
For more detailed information, visit the original Wikipedia entry: Glen Edward Rogers.
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First Suspected Murder
Glen Rogers is suspected of fatally stabbing or strangling Mark Peters in Hamilton, Ohio.
First Confirmed Murder
Sandra Gallagher is murdered in Van Nuys, California, marking the start of Rogers's crime spree.
Arrest of Glen Rogers
Rogers is arrested in Kentucky after a police chase while driving a stolen car belonging to a victim.
Conviction in Florida
Rogers is convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida.
Conviction in California
Rogers is convicted of murdering Sandra Gallagher in California and sentenced to death.
Death Warrant Signed
Governor Ron DeSantis signs a death warrant for Glen Rogers, scheduling his execution.
Final Appeal Denied
The Florida Supreme Court denies Rogers's last appeal to stop his execution.
Execution
Glen Rogers is executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison.