Frank A. Walls
Frank A. Walls | |
|---|---|
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 5 |
Span of crimes | 1985–1987 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Florida |
Date apprehended | July 24, 1987 |
Frank Athen Walls (born October 12, 1967)[1] is an American serial killer who has been sentenced to death for murdering five people in Ocean City, Florida between 1985 and 1987.[2] His murders were robbery based, and his preferred weapon of choice was a knife or a gun. He was arrested at the young age of 19 on July 24, 1987, making him one of the youngest serial killers in American history. He was sentenced to death in 1991, but was re-tried and sentenced to death again in 1994.
Events
Walls' roommate was questioned by police and answers given implicated him in the murders, and after a search of Walls' trailer, items were found that were stolen from the crime scene. He was arrested on July 24.death.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Inmate Population Information Detail". www.dc.state.fl.us.
- ^ a b "Convicted Double-Killer Admits to Three More Slayings". apnews.com. October 6, 1994. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Documents" (PDF). www.floridasupremecourt.org. Retrieved 2021-09-13.