Serial Killer Joseph Kallinger (aka) The Shoemaker, was active for 2 years between 1974-1975, known to have ( 3 confirmed / 3 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States

Joseph Kallinger was born on December 11th 1935 in Philadelphia, county seat city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; sixth largest city in the United States by population. He was raised by both parents until (Age 2), abusive adoptive parents Stephen and Anna Kallinger until adulthood. He was raised as a only child and had no siblings. His father, Joseph Lee Brenner, Jr., a shoemaker, abandoned family, Joseph (Age 2). His mother, Judith Brenner, a shoemakers helper, placed Joseph up for adoption, Joseph (Age 2). He had a head injury or brain defect. Joseph Kallinger was physically psychologically abused at some point of his life.

Joseph Kallinger a heterosexual male citizen of the United States of America. He took an intelligence quotient test before or after his crimes, Joseph Kallinger had an IQ of 84. He completed 9 years of school, no degree received. He married Hilda Bergman in 1953, Joseph (Age 17), divorced in 1956, Joesph (Age 20), married second wife in 1958, Joseph (Age 22). He had seven children, two with Hilda, five with his second wife. He had a medical condition: epilepsy.

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

In 1974 (Age 38/39) Joseph Kallinger started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, torture, rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. Joseph Kallinger used a weapon and was in possession of a firearm during his crimes. He was known to kill at the home of the victim. He would keep parts of the victims body after the crime. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with his wife and children, where he was known to work as a serial killer.

He was arrested on January 17th 1975 (Age 39), convicted on October 14th 1976 (Age 40), sentenced to life imprisonment at State Correctional Institution, Cresson, Pennsylvania, US. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.

Joseph Kallinger died on March 26th 1996 (Age 60), cause of death: epilepsy, seizure resulting heart failure at State Correctional Institution, Cresson, Pennsylvania, US.