History of John Brennan Crutchley in Timeline

John Brennan Crutchley was an American criminal convicted of kidnapping and rape. Suspected of being a serial killer, he was investigated for the murders of potentially thirty women. He gained notoriety as the "Vampire Rapist" due to the act of draining the blood of his one confirmed victim almost fatally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

August 17, 1931: Birth of Donna June Crutchley

On August 17, 1931, Donna June Crutchley, John Brennan Crutchley's elder sister, was born.

February 2, 1945: Death of Donna June Crutchley

On February 2, 1945, Donna June Crutchley died during emergency surgery due to 'circulatory collapse'.

October 1, 1946: Birth of John Brennan Crutchley

On October 1, 1946, John Brennan Crutchley was born. He was an American convicted kidnapper and rapist, suspected of being a serial killer.

1969: First Marriage

In 1969, John Brennan Crutchley married his first wife.

1970: Graduation from Defiance College

In 1970, John Brennan Crutchley graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Defiance College in Ohio.

1970: Introduction to blood drinking

In 1970, during the sentencing phase for his crimes, John Brennan Crutchley claimed he was introduced to blood drinking by a nurse as part of a sexual ritual.

1983: Employment at Harris Corporation

In 1983, John Brennan Crutchley began working at Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, Florida.

November 22, 1985: Discovery of Laura Murphy

On the evening of November 22, 1985, Laura Murphy was found crawling along the side of the road in Malabar, Florida, after being kidnapped and assaulted.

June 1986: Guilty Plea

In June 1986, John Brennan Crutchley pleaded guilty to kidnapping and rape charges.

1992: Prediction of Early Release

In 1992, Ressler predicted that Crutchley's '25 to life' sentence would result in release as soon as 1998.

August 8, 1996: Release from Prison and Subsequent Arrest

On August 8, 1996, John Brennan Crutchley was released from Union Correctional Institution, but was arrested less than a day later for violating his parole after testing positive for marijuana.

January 31, 1997: Life Imprisonment Sentence

On January 31, 1997, John Brennan Crutchley was sentenced to life imprisonment under the 'three strikes law' after violating his parole.

1998: Predicted Release Date

In 1998, Ressler predicted that Crutchley's '25 to life' sentence would result in release by this year. He was released in 1996, then re-arrested.

March 30, 2002: Death of John Brennan Crutchley

On March 30, 2002, John Brennan Crutchley died in prison.

April 2, 2002: Report of Death in Prison

On April 2, 2002, corrections officials reported that John Brennan Crutchley had been found dead in his cell at the Hardee Correctional Institute with a plastic bag over his head.

August 1, 2003: Cause of Death Declared

Around August 1, 2003, the Florida Department of Corrections declared that John Brennan Crutchley died of autoerotic asphyxiation.

October 30, 2010: American Occult Broadcast

On October 30, 2010, Investigation Discovery broadcast a segment on the Brevard County incident involving John Brennan Crutchley as part of the American Occult series.

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