Daniel Conahan
Hog Trails Killer
Active for 3 years
(1994-1996) in United States
1
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
12
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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Daniel Conahan (Daniel Owen Conahan Jr.) a suspected American serial killer and convicted murderer known as the Hog Trails Killer. Conahan targeted mostly homosexual men in Charlotte County, Florida area between 1994 and 1996. Conahan surgically removed one victims genitals after death. He would lured victims, some by offering them money to pose nude in bondage photographs. Conahan was convicted of only one murder but has been linked to over a dozen murders. He was sentenced to death in 1999. Daniel Conahan is currently serving his sentence at Union Correctional Institution in Raiford, Florida.
Daniel Conahan Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Daniel Conahan (aka) Hog Trails Killer, was active for 3 years between 1994-1996, known to have ( 1 confirmed / 12 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Daniel Conahan was born on May 11th 1954 in Charlotte, county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. He was raised by both parents.
Daniel Conahan a homosexual male citizen of the United States of America. He completed 14 years of school, received a college degree. He never married. He had no children.
In 1994 (Age 39/40) Daniel Conahan started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to torture, strangle, rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with his elderly parents in Punta Gorda, North Carolina, US, where he was known to work as a nurse.
He was arrested on July 3rd 1996 (Age 42), convicted on August 17th 1999 (Age 45), sentenced to death at Union Correctional Institution, Florida State Prison, Raiford Prison in Raiford, Florida, US. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Profile Completeness: 65%
serial killers by profile completenessDaniel Conahan has been listed on Killer.Cloud since September of 2018 and was last updated 3 years ago.
Daniel Conahan a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
( 89 killers ) TORTURER
Torture is when someone puts another person in pain. This pain may be physical or psychological. Tourturers touture their victims.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Daniel Conahan
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2021-03-07 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Daniel Conahan |
| Nickname: | Hog Trails Killer |
| Victims: | 1 - 12 |
| Years Active: | 1994 - 1996 |
| Ages Active: | 39/40 - 41/42 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1954 - |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | homosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♉ Taurus Apr 20 - May 21 |
| Birth Month: | May |
| Marital Status: | never married |
| Children: | no children |
| Living With: | his elderly parents in Punta Gorda, North Carolina, US |
| Occupation: | nurse |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | May 11, 1954 |
| Given Name: | Daniel |
| Birth Location: | Charlotte, county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | both parents |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | 14 years of school |
| Highest Degree: | college degree |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Jul 3, 1996 (Age 42) |
| Convicted: | Aug 17, 1999 (Age 45) |
| Sentence: | death |
| Prison Location: | Union Correctional Institution, Florida State Prison, Raiford Prison in Raiford, Florida, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | FALSE |
| Previous Jail: | FALSE |
| Previous Prison: | FALSE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | N/A |
| Cause of Death: | N/A |
| Death Location: | N/A |
| Killed In Prison: | N/A |
| Suicide: | N/A |
12 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Daniel Conahan
The 12 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Daniel Conahan. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| May 11 1954 | Daniel Conahan was born in Charlotte, county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. #19540511 |
| May 11 1974 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| May 11 1984 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| 1994 (Age 39/40) | Daniel Conahan started his serial killing spree. #1994 |
| May 11 1994 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1996 (Age 41/42) | Daniel Conahan ended his serial killing spree. #1996 |
| Jul 03 1996 (Age 42) | Daniel Conahan arrested. #19960703 |
| Aug 17 1999 (Age 45) | Daniel Conahan was convictedand sentenced to death at Union Correctional Institution, Florida State Prison, Raiford Prison in Raiford, Florida, US. #19990817 |
| Dec 10 1999 (Age 45) | sentenced date #19991210 Location: a court in Charlotte County, Florida, US 6Y 8M 0D KIDNAP;COMM.OR FAC.FELONY Case: 9700166 CHARLOTTE, FL, US |
| Dec 10 1999 (Age 45) | sentenced date #19991210 Location: a court in Charlotte County, Florida, US DEATH SENTENCE for 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. Case: 9700166 CHARLOTTE, FL |
| May 11 2004 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| May 11 2014 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| May 11 2024 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
Back to top Serial Killers Active During
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Daniel Conahan (1994-1996).
Serial Killers By Active Year
| 15 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| torture | TRUE | 426 | ||
| bound | TRUE | 406 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| mutilated | TRUE | 447 | ||
| previous crimes | FALSE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | FALSE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | FALSE | 336 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Daniel Conahan
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Rapists
Jonathan Maberry
Wanted Undead or Alive
Ronald M. Holmes
Murder in America
Ann Bucholtz
Biological Evidence
4 Books that mention Serial Killer
Daniel Conahan
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 0806534338 | Wanted Undead or Alive | Jonathan Maberry | 6 Total Including Yang Xinhai | 6 |
| 1452266891 | Murder in America | Ronald M. Holmes | Daniel Conahan | 1 |
| 1563252503 | Biological Evidence | Ann Bucholtz | Daniel Conahan | 1 |
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr. (born May 11, 1954) is a convicted American murderer and suspected serial killer. Conahan was convicted of one murder but has been linked to over a dozen murders, mostly of homosexual men in the Charlotte County, Florida area in what came to be known as the Hog Trail Murders.
External References
- Q1160361 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
- Daniel Conahan on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Daniel Owen CONAHAN Jr. on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
- DC Number: Y02046, Inmate Population Information Detail on www.dc.state.fl.us, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
Internal References
Daniel Conahan is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #30 of 30[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in May
- #88 of 89[ Page 6 ] of Serial Killer Torturers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #98 of 651[ Page 7 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #180 of 185[ Page 12 ] of Taurus Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #249 of 250[ Page 17 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #304 of 307[ Page 21 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #325 of 327[ Page 22 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #352 of 651[ Page 24 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #352 of 651[ Page 24 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #643 of 651[ Page 43 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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