In a matter of four months that stretched between late 2007 and early 2008, drifter Gary Michael Hilton went on a killing rampage in national parklands across three states on America’s East Coast that left a 4-victim body count for authorities to piece together. He used the cover and isolation of park trails and campgrounds to stalk and murder his victims. However, even after his arrest, authorities became convinced that his murderous crimes could go back much further than anyone ever thought.
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Meredith Emerson Sources:
- Ten years later, hiker’s murder still haunts those closest to case
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2018 Anniversary Video
- Atlanta Trails Info Page
- 911 Call Reporting Hilton Seen Cleaning Van
- Gary Hilton 4.5 Hour Confession
- Killer says female hiker fought him to the end
- Gary Michael Hilton Sentenced To Four Life Sentences
- Suspect in forest killings was a loner who inspired fear
Cheryl Dunlap Sources:
- How Deep Is Drifter’s Murderous Trail?
- Hiker’s killer indicted in Florida slaying
- Gary Michael Hilton convicted in Florida murder case
- Serial killer gets life sentence in N.C. slayings
- Update: Serial killer’s appeal of death sentence slogs on
- Gary Michael Hilton Sentenced To Four Life Sentences
John and Irene Bryant Sources:
- Suspect in Ga. hiker muder linked to N.C. case
- How Deep Is Drifter’s Murderous Trail?
- Tragic end for ‘unique’ couple
- Gary Michael Hilton Entered A Guilty Plea Today In U.S. District Court For The Murder Of John D. Bryant And Irene W. Bryant, Announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney For The Western District Of North Carolina
- Hilton admits he killed John and Irene Bryant
- Gary Michael Hilton Sentenced To Four Life Sentences
- U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of N.C. Audio Recording 4/25/2013
- Serial killer gets life sentence in N.C. slayings
Michael Scot Louis Sources:
- Killer Gary Hilton may be linked to missing Miami woman
- Michael Scot Louis who was found dismembered, known for humor, impersonations, remembered
- Police seek DNA link to murder victim Michael Scot Louis of Port Orange
- Police: Daytona woman who killed dismembered boyfriend is linked to similar cold case
Rossana Miliani Sources: