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Gary Michael Heidnik (November 22, 1943 – July 6, 1999) was an American murderer and serial rapist who kidnapped, tortured, and raped six women, murdering two of them, while holding them captive in a self-dug pit in his basement floor, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sep 27, 2023 · Gary Heidnik kidnapped, raped, and tortured six women in his Philadelphia home, inspired by the movie character Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs. Learn about his twisted crimes, his cult, and his trial in this article.
Jan 16, 2021 · Gary Heidnik kidnapped and tortured six women in his basement, killing two. Learn about their ordeal, the trial and the execution of the "Monster Preacher" and where they are now.
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Mar 20, 2023 · Convicted murderer Gary Heidnik had received his last meal – black coffee and two slices of cheese pizza – shortly before he was executed on July 6, 1999. Applause broke out and one witness...
Jul 23, 2007 · A detailed account of the life and crimes of Gary Heidnik, who tortured six women in his basement in Philadelphia in 1985. Based on interviews, police reports and court transcripts, the article explores Heidnik's background, motives, sanity and legacy.
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Jul 6, 2019 · A report on the notorious serial killer who kidnapped, tortured and raped six women in Philadelphia in the 1980s. It features interviews with a survivor, a defense attorney, a prosecutor and a former judge involved in the case.