Search results
David Joseph Carpenter (born May 6, 1930), known as The Trailside Killer, [1] is an American serial killer and serial rapist known for stalking and murdering a variety of individuals on hiking trails in state parks near San Francisco, California. [2]
Apr 15, 2023 · Investigation Discovery’s ‘Very Scary People’ chronicles the gruesome murders and rapes carried out by convicted American serial killer David Carpenter, between August 19, 1979, and May 2, 1981, in California.
Apr 15, 2023 · Investigation Discovery’s ‘Very Scary People’ follows the tale of American serial killer David Carpenter, who killed at least nine victims in California between August 19, 1979, and May 2, 1981.
May 6, 2023 · Marin County Sheriff’s Office Serial killer and rapist David Carpenter terrorized California trails between 1979 and 1981. In the fall of 1980, Bay Area police warned the public that a “ritualistic” serial killer with “a severe psychological problem” was on the loose.
Aug 8, 2019 · At 89-years-old, David Carpenter—the 1980s serial killer known as the 'Trailside Killer'—is the oldest death row inmate in California. We explore Carpenter's early life, crimes and trial.
Sep 26, 2024 · David Carpenter terrorized Northern California hiking trails from 1979 to 1981, murdering at least eight people. His brutal crimes earned him the moniker "Trailside Killer" and left a lasting impact on the region's outdoor community.
Jan 29, 2024 · David Carpenter is an American serial killer who murdered several individuals on hiking trails in state parks near San Francisco, California. He has been confirmed to have killed at least 10 individuals, but the authorities believe he killed more.
