Juan Díaz de Garayo
The Fat Extractor
Active for 10 years
(1870-1879) in Spain
6
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
6
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 11 Timeline Events
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- 2 Books Written About Juan Díaz de Garayo
- 5 External References
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Juan Díaz de Garayo a Spanish serial killer known as El Sacamantecas (The fat extractor). Garayo strangled six victims and attacked four others between 1870 and 1879. Garayo first killed prostitutes after hiring and sleeping with them consensually, but grew more violent, attacking, raping and murdering his victims. Juan Díaz de Garayo was executed in 1881 by garroted at the Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain.
Juan Díaz de Garayo Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Juan Díaz de Garayo (aka) The Fat Extractor, was active for 10 years between 1870-1879, known to have ( 6 confirmed / 6 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: Spain
Juan Díaz de Garayo was born (Juan Díaz de Garayo y Ruiz de Argandoña) on October 17th 1821 in San Millán/Donemiliaga, municipality of Spain. He was born 9th of 9 children and raised by both parents. He was raised as a youngest child and had eight older brothers or sisters. His father, Nicolás Díaz de Garayo, a farmer. His mother, Norberta Ruiz de Argandoña, a farmer.
Juan Díaz de Garayo a heterosexual male citizen of Spain. He married four times. He had five biological and at least two step-children.
In 1870 (Age 48/49) Juan Díaz de Garayo started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. At the time of his crimes he was living with himself with multiple wives and children, where he was known to work as a serial killer, peasant.
He was arrested on September 9th 1879 (Age 57), convicted on November 11th 1879 (Age 58), sentenced to death by garrote at Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime. Juan Díaz de Garayo was executed on May 11th 1881 (Age 59).
Juan Díaz de Garayo died on May 11th 1881 (Age 59), cause of death: capital punishment, executed by garrote at Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain.
Profile Completeness: 96%
serial killers by profile completenessJuan Díaz de Garayo has been listed on Killer.Cloud since January of 2019 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Juan Díaz de Garayo 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.
Juan Díaz de Garayo
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-01-04 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Juan Díaz de Garayo |
| Nickname: | The Fat Extractor |
| Victims: | 6 - 6 |
| Years Active: | 1870 - 1879 |
| Ages Active: | 48/49 - 57/58 |
| Active Countries: | Spain |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1821 - 1881 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | Spain |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♎ Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
| Birth Month: | October |
| Marital Status: | married four times |
| Children: | five biological and at least two step-children |
| Living With: | himself with multiple wives and children |
| Occupation: | serial killer, peasant |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Oct 17, 1821 |
| Birth Name: | Juan Díaz de Garayo y Ruiz de Argandoña |
| Given Name: | Juan |
| Birth Location: | San Millán/Donemiliaga, municipality of Spain |
| Birth Order: | 9th of 9 |
| Siblings: | eight older brothers or sisters |
| Raised By: | both parents |
| Birth Category: | youngest child |
| Mother: | Norberta Ruiz de Argandoña, a farmer |
| Father: | Nicolás Díaz de Garayo, a farmer |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Sep 9, 1879 (Age 57) |
| Convicted: | Nov 11, 1879 (Age 58) |
| Sentence: | death by garrote |
| Prison Location: | Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain |
| Executed: | May 11, 1881 (Age 59) |
| Previous Crimes: | FALSE |
| Previous Jail: | FALSE |
| Previous Prison: | FALSE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | May 11, 1881 (Age 59) |
| Manner of Death: | capital punishment |
| Cause of Death: | executed by garrote |
| Death Location: | Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
11 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Juan Díaz de Garayo
The 11 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Juan Díaz de Garayo. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Oct 17 1821 | Juan Díaz de Garayo was born in San Millán/Donemiliaga, municipality of Spain. #18211017 |
| Oct 17 1841 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Oct 17 1851 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Oct 17 1861 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1870 (Age 48/49) | Juan Díaz de Garayo started his serial killing spree. #1870 |
| Oct 17 1871 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| 1879 (Age 57/58) | Juan Díaz de Garayo ended his serial killing spree. #1879 |
| Sep 09 1879 (Age 57) | Juan Díaz de Garayo arrested. #18790909 |
| Nov 11 1879 (Age 58) | Juan Díaz de Garayo was convictedand sentenced to death by garrote at Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain. #18791111 |
| May 11 1881 (Age 59) | Juan Díaz de Garayowas executed.cause of death:capital punishment,executed by garroteat Polvorín Viejo prison in Vitoria, Álava, Spain. #18810511 |
| Oct 17 1881 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
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| 39 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| living with children | TRUE | 268 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| mutilated | TRUE | 447 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| father drug abuse | FALSE | 192 | ||
| mother drug abuse | FALSE | 195 | ||
| problems in school | FALSE | 221 | ||
| teased in school | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| physically abused | FALSE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | FALSE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| drug abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| alcohol abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | FALSE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | FALSE | 257 | ||
| previous crimes | FALSE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | FALSE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | FALSE | 336 | ||
| previous killed | FALSE | 208 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| 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 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Juan Díaz de Garayo
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Serial Killer Rapists
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Sons of Cain
2 Books that mention Serial Killer
Juan Díaz de Garayo
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 0698176146 | Sons of Cain | Peter Vronsky | 8 Total Including Robert Joseph Zani | 8 |
Juan Díaz de Garayo y Ruiz de Argandoña, also known as "The Sacamantecas" ("The fat extractor" in Spanish) (October 17, 1821 – May 11, 1881), was a Spanish serial killer active near Vitoria, Álava, who strangled five women and a 13-year-old girl, and attacked four other women during two different periods, 1870 to 1874 and 1878 to 1879. A lust-motivated serial killer, Garayo first killed prostitutes after hiring and sleeping with them consensually, but grew more disorganized and violent as time went on, attacking, raping and murdering women that he saw walking alone in the country.
External References
- Q9015467 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Jan 4, 2019.
- Juan Díaz de Garayo on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Jan 4, 2019.
- Juan Díaz de Garayo on es.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Jan 4, 2019.
- Kepa-Aurelio, Garayo El Sacamentecas on www.salvatierra-agurain.es, Retrieved on Jan 4, 2019.
- Juan Díaz de Garayo on criminalia.es, Retrieved on May 22, 2019.
Internal References
Juan Díaz de Garayo is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #7 of 10[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers active in Spain
- #18 of 36[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in October
- #22 of 42[ Page 2 ] of Libra Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #50 of 651[ Page 4 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #154 of 651[ Page 11 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #155 of 307[ Page 11 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #188 of 651[ Page 13 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #286 of 651[ Page 20 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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