Earle Nelson

Earle Leonard Nelson aka The Gorilla Killer (May 12, 1897 - January 13, 1928) was an American serial killer. Nelson's childhood was a difficult one. His mother and father both died of syphilis before Nelson turned two. He was subsequently sent to be raised by his maternal grandmother, a devout Pentecostal. Around the age of 10, Nelson collided with a streetcar while riding his bicycle and remained unconscious for six days following the accident. After he awoke, his behavior became erratic and he suffered fr... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]