Gary Charles Evans

  Active for 13 years
(1985-1997) in United States

5

CONFIRMED
VICTIMS

5

POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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  4. General Information
  5. Characteristics
  6. Childhood
  7. Cognitive Ability
  8. Incarceration
  9. Death
  10. 8 Timeline Events
  11. Serial Killers Active During Spree
  12. Boolean Statistical Questions
  13. 9 Books About Gary Charles Evans
  14. 4 External References
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Gary Charles Evans an American serial killer who became friends with fellow inmate and infamous serial killer Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, during his time in Sing Sing Prison. Evan's was released from Sing Sing in 1984, he proceeded to burglarize and kill while in and out of jails for over 13 years. Aided investigators in a high-profile murder case before dodging parole. During an attempted escape Evan's committed suicide by jumping off the center of the Troy-Menands Bridge in New York.

Gary Charles Evans Serial Killer Profile

Serial Killer Gary Charles Evans, was active for 13 years between 1985-1997, known to have ( 5 confirmed / 5 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States

Gary Charles Evans was born on October 7th 1954 in Troy, New York, US. He was born 2nd of 2 children and raised by both parents until (Age 14), mother until (Age 16/17). Evans was raised as a youngest child and had one older half sister, Robbie Evans. His father, Roy Evans, died in 1977, Gary (Age 22). His mother, Flora Mae Evans, died in 1983, Gary (Age 28). His mother and father abused alcohol and/or drugs. During his education he had academic, social or discipline problems, including being teased or picked on. Gary Charles Evans was sexually, physically, and psychologically abused at some point of his life.

Evans a homosexual male citizen of the United States of America. Evans completed 10 years of school, no degree received. Evans never married. He had no children.

Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. He saw a psychologist and spent time in a Forensic Hospital.

In 1985 (Age 30/31) Gary Charles Evans started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, stalk, mutilate, and murder his victims. Gary Charles Evans used a weapon and was in possession of a firearm during his crimes. He was known to kill at both his home and the home of the victim. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with alone as a transient, where Evans was known to work as a serial killer.

He was arrested on May 27th 1998 (Age 43), sentenced to (never sentenced) committed suicided before trial at Albany County Jail in Albany, New York, US.

Gary Charles Evans died on August 14th 1998 (Age 43), cause of death: suicide, escaped handcuffs and prisoner transportation van, surrounded, he committed suicide by jumping off the bridge (61ft) to his death at Troy-Menands Bridge, Menands, New York, US. Gary Charles Evans committed suicide on August 14th 1998 (Age 43).

Profile Completeness: 96%
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Gary Charles Evans has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.

Gary Charles Evans a known:

Gary Charles Evans
Serial Killer Profile:

Updated: 2018-10-27 Collected by Killer.Cloud
General Information
Name: Gary Evans
Nickname: N/A
Victims: 5 - 5
Years Active: 1985 - 1997
Ages Active: 30/31 - 42/43
Active Countries: United States
Life Span: 1954 - 1998
Characteristics
Gender: Male
Citizenship: United States of America
Sexual Preference: homosexual
Astrological Sign: Libra
Sep 23 - Oct 23
Birth Month: October
Marital Status: never married
Children: no children
Living With: alone as a transient
Occupation: serial killer
Childhood Information
D.O.B.: Oct 7, 1954
Family Name: Evans
Given Name: Gary
Birth Location: Troy, New York, US
Birth Order: 2nd of 2
Siblings: one older half sister, Robbie Evans
Raised By: both parents until (Age 14), mother until (Age 16/17)
Birth Category: youngest child
Mother: Flora Mae Evans, died in 1983, Gary (Age 28)
Father: Roy Evans, died in 1977, Gary (Age 22)

Cognitive Ability
IQ: N/A
Highest School: 10 years of school
Highest Degree: no degree received

Incarceration
Arrested: May 27, 1998 (Age 43)
Convicted: N/A
Sentence: (never sentenced) committed suicided before trial
Prison Location: Albany County Jail in Albany, New York, US
Executed: N/A
Previous Crimes: TRUE
Previous Jail: TRUE
Previous Prison: TRUE

Death Information
Death Date: Aug 14, 1998 (Age 43)
Manner of Death: suicide
Cause of Death: escaped handcuffs and prisoner transportation van, surrounded, he committed suicide by jumping off the bridge (61ft) to his death
Death Location: Troy-Menands Bridge, Menands, New York, US
Killed In Prison: FALSE
Suicide: TRUE
8 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Gary Charles Evans

The 8 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Gary Charles Evans. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.

Date Event Description
Oct 07 1954Gary Charles Evans was born in Troy, New York, US.  #19541007
Oct 07 1974
(Age 20)
20th Birthday
Oct 07 1984
(Age 30)
30th Birthday
1985
(Age 30/31)
Gary Charles Evans started his serial killing spree. #1985
Oct 07 1994
(Age 40)
40th Birthday
1997
(Age 42/43)
Gary Charles Evans ended his serial killing spree. #1997
May 27 1998
(Age 43)
Gary Charles Evans arrested. #19980527
Aug 14 1998
(Age 43)
Gary Charles Evansdied.cause of death:suicide,escaped handcuffs and prisoner transportation van, surrounded, he committed suicide by jumping off the bridge (61ft) to his deathat Troy-Menands Bridge, Menands, New York, US. #19980814
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Boolean Questions:
Killer
Question
Killer
Answer
Total
Answered
suicide TRUE 225
father drug abuse TRUE 192
mother drug abuse TRUE 195
problems in school TRUE 221
teased in school TRUE 218
physically abused TRUE 231
psychologically abused TRUE 224
sexually abused TRUE 226
psychologist TRUE 258
forensic hospital TRUE 257
previous crimes TRUE 367
previous jail TRUE 352
previous prision TRUE 336
kill at killers home TRUE 320
kill at victims home TRUE 323
used weapon TRUE 453
used gun TRUE 451
stalk TRUE 418
bound TRUE 406
mutilated TRUE 447
robbed TRUE 418
living with children FALSE 268
killed in prison FALSE 218
physically defect FALSE 300
speach defect FALSE 300
head injury FALSE 299
drug abuse FALSE 226
alcohol abuse FALSE 226
previous killed FALSE 208
rape FALSE 453
torture FALSE 426
blindfold FALSE 363
strangle FALSE 443
sex with body FALSE 430
ate part of body FALSE 451
drank blood FALSE 442
posed body FALSE 365
totem body part FALSE 365
totem personal item FALSE 354


Books that Mention Gary Charles Evans

Book: Because You Loved Me (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
M. William Phelps
Because You Loved Me
Book: The Big Book of Serial Killers (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Jack Rosewood
The Big Book of Serial Killers
Book: Every Move You Make (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
M. William Phelps
Every Move You Make
Book: Evil Eyes (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Corey Mitchell
Evil Eyes
Book: Dance of Death (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Dale Hudson
Dance of Death
Book: And Never See Her Again (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Patricia Springer
And Never See Her Again
Book: Love Me Or I'll Kill You (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Lee Butcher
Love Me Or I'll Kill You
Book: Love, Lies, And Murder (mentions serial killer Gary Charles Evans)
Gary C. King
Love, Lies, And Murder

9 Books that mention Serial Killer
Gary Charles Evans

ISBN10 Book Title Killers
078601783x Because You Loved Me 1
1548119644 The Big Book of Serial Ki... 60
0786016957 Every Move You Make 5
0786016760 Evil Eyes 3
0786037776 Dance of Death 1
0786017058 And Never See Her Again 1
0786017783 Love Me Or I'll Kill You 1
0786038446 Love, Lies, And Murder 1
0786038691 Lethal Embrace 1
External References
  1. Gary Evans (serial killer) on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
  2. Juan Ignacio Blanco, Gary Charles EVANS on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
  3. Christopher Burch, Ashley Campbell, Gary Charles Evans on maamodt.asp.radford.edu, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
  4. Q5525039 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 9, 2018.
Internal References

Gary Charles Evans is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database

  1. #25 of 36[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in October
  2. #31 of 42[ Page 3 ] of Libra Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
  3. #33 of 53[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killer Stalkers sorted by Confirmed Victims
  4. #59 of 651[ Page 4 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
  5. #123 of 651[ Page 9 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
  6. #162 of 651[ Page 11 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
  7. #209 of 327[ Page 14 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
  8. #419 of 651[ Page 28 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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