Lano saw blue carpeting covering the vans interior panels. Steven Kenneth Pennell On November 23, 1989, the jury reached a decision and convicted Pennell of murdering Catherine DiMauro and Shirley Ellis, but acquitted him of Gordon's murder because of lack of evidence. Tragically, yet another victimthen turned up in the meantime. Her death was ruled a homicide. execution in Delaware. The second victim was 31-year-old divorced prostitute Catherine A. DiMauro. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. His execution cost the state a grand total of $47,085, a Delaware Department of JusticeSteven Pennells blue van, in which he tortured and killed his victims. Dad fell down!" He was brought back to Delaware where the 54-year-old remains in prison. New Castle County, Delaware women and suspected of three The Delaware State Attorney General objected to the death penalty, but the judges sentenced Pennell to death anyway. the Murderpedia project stay alive. efforts to have him spared. van he carried a so-called "rape kit" that contained specially He married They were gunned down by killers for hire doing the grisly bidding of Chris Rivers. Authorities ran the plate number, and learned their suspect was Steven Brian Pennell, a married man with two children and no real criminal history. Listen to Anthony Todt, Gary Betzner, and Steven Brian Pennell by Bizarre & Fascinating Details instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. She said she was pleased by the execution. They sent the fibers Several women in the late '80sShirley Ellis, Catherine DiMauro, Michele Gordon and Kathleen Anne Meyer then were abducted, tortured and killed. Though her body had similar injuries as the ones found on Catherine DiMauro and Shirley Ellis, a cause of death couldn't be determined as she was found submerged in the water. There was an error deleting this problem. reign as the state of Delaware's first convicted serial killer. Evil serial killer's house still filled with creepy kids' dolls and Steven Brian Pennell Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, The investigation continued, but Pennell, suspecting surveillance, now found the covert bug as he cleaned out his van. Steven Brian Pennell was Delaware's only known serial killer, suspected of five murders in the late eighties and convicted of two. He never disclosed the location of Meyers body, and on March 14, 1992, the state executed Pennell via lethal injection. Mr. Pennell was a serial killing two others before his capture. Though married with two children and a seemingly normal electrician by day, Pennell drove Delawares Route 40 by night, torturing and killing five women throughout the late 1980s. He then asked the court to sentence him to death. He confirmed polices worst fears, Delaware had its first serial killer. Delaware Department Of JusticeBlue fiber evidence in the Steven Pennell case. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Weeks passed without any viable leads from Taschner's operation. still alive), and in another case he used the pliers to squeeze the Penalty Litigation Project, who argued that Mr. On September 23rd, 26-year-old Kathleen Anne Meyer, of Brookmont Farms, disappeared. A woman's broken body in a cooler thrown into the ocean, a newlywed couple gunned down by mercenaries, chocolates mailed to Dover with deadly intent in Delaware the most violent killings have remained the most memorable. The couple gave conflicting storiesabout how their dead baby was found in a dumpster days later. A friend hadlast seen her get into a blue Ford van. testing (blue fibers from an automobile had been found on one of the wooded areas next to highways 40 and 13. Once inside, It was the first state execution in 45 years. Year should not be greater than current year. His request was granted. She said she was pleased by the execution. Want to more about Her? Web1992: On March 14, Delaware carried out the execution of Steven Brian Pennell, the first execution in the state since 1946. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. With the blue fibers being analyzed, the police began surveillance on Steven Brian Pennell. body was never found. Their disappearances are also less likely to be immediately noticed. A "torture kit" was also found, which included pliers, whips, handcuffs, needles, knives and restraints. However,a blood sample taken fromPennell's van was subsequently found to be a match for yet another missing woman, Kathleen Meyer, who had last been seen entering a blue Ford van on Route 40. killer who prosecutors say lured women into his Then, learn about the mysterious Chicago Strangler., The Disturbing Crimes Of Steven Brian Pennell, The Only Serial Killer In Delaware History. Generally considered a good family man, Pennell played sports with his children, gave neighboring kids rides to school and even dressed as Santa Claus for the holidays. There was a problem getting your location. In a video shared on Instagram, which has over 5,100 likes, video clips showed the rundown care and the rotting house which was been discovered frozen in time and filled with creepy kids' dolls. was causing his family anguish. Police had little to go on, and the case went nowhere until June 29, 1988. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Eventually he would show mercy The publication points out that those in this industry are at a greater risk for violence and are often seen as targets by serial killers. In this article, we covered Steven Brian Pennell's net Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Most, A peek inside a serial killer's house left untouched after the murderer was caught shows creepy dolls lining the walls. Executed by Lethal Injection in 1992 at James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Drag images here or select from your computer for Steven Brian Pennell memorial. His crimes shocked the little state of Delaware, not because Wired for evidential audio, the officers had instructions not to enter any vehicles stopping for them. 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