Richard Biegenwald
The Thrill Killer
Active for 26 years
(1958-1983) in United States
9
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
11
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 11 Timeline Events
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- 12 Books Written About Richard Biegenwald
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Richard Biegenwald an American serial killer known as The Thrill Killer. Biegenwald killed at least nine people in Monmouth County, New Jersey between 1958 and 1983. He is suspected in at least two other murders. Biegenwald was sentenced to death, his sentence was commuted to four terms of life at the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey. In 2008, Richard Biegenwald died of natural causes at the St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
Richard Biegenwald Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Richard Biegenwald (aka) The Thrill Killer, was active for 26 years between 1958-1983, known to have ( 9 confirmed / 11 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Richard Biegenwald was born on August 24th 1940 in Rockland County, suburban county in New York, United States. He was raised by both parents until (Age 5), Psychiatric Hospital/Training Schools until (Age 16), alone until adulthood. He was raised as a only child and had no siblings. His father, an abusive alcoholic. His mother, lived in Staten Island, New York. His father abused alcohol and/or drugs. During his education he had academic, social or discipline problems. Richard Biegenwald was physically abused at some point of his life.
Richard Biegenwald a heterosexual male citizen of the United States of America. He completed 8 years of school, no degree received. He married. He had no children.
Prior to his spree he had killed, commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. He was known to abuse alcohol and drugs. He saw a psychologist and spent time in a Forensic Hospital.
In 1958 (Age 17/18) Richard Biegenwald started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. Richard Biegenwald used a weapon and was in possession of a firearm during his crimes. He was known to kill victims at his own home. At the time of his crimes he was living with his wife at a house in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where he was known to work as a criminal, serial killer.
He was arrested on January 22nd 1983 (Age 42), convicted on November 8th 1983 (Age 43), sentenced to death commuted to four terms of life at New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, New Jersey, US. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Richard Biegenwald died on March 10th 2008 (Age 67), cause of death: natural causes, kidney failure at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, US.
Profile Completeness: 97%
serial killers by profile completenessRichard Biegenwald has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Richard Biegenwald 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.
Richard Biegenwald
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-05-03 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Richard Biegenwald |
| Nickname: | The Thrill Killer |
| Victims: | 9 - 11 |
| Years Active: | 1958 - 1983 |
| Ages Active: | 17/18 - 42/43 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1940 - 2008 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♍ Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 23 |
| Birth Month: | August |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Children: | no children |
| Living With: | his wife at a house in Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Occupation: | criminal, serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Aug 24, 1940 |
| Given Name: | Richard |
| Birth Location: | Rockland County, suburban county in New York, United States |
| Birth Order: | 1st of 1 |
| Siblings: | no siblings |
| Raised By: | both parents until (Age 5), Psychiatric Hospital/Training Schools until (Age 16), alone until adulthood |
| Birth Category: | only child |
| Mother: | lived in Staten Island, New York |
| Father: | an abusive alcoholic |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | 8 years of school |
| Highest Degree: | no degree received |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Jan 22, 1983 (Age 42) |
| Convicted: | Nov 8, 1983 (Age 43) |
| Sentence: | death commuted to four terms of life |
| Prison Location: | New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, New Jersey, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Mar 10, 2008 (Age 67) |
| Manner of Death: | natural causes |
| Cause of Death: | kidney failure |
| Death Location: | St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, US |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
11 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Richard Biegenwald
The 11 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Richard Biegenwald. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 24 1940 | Richard Biegenwald was born in Rockland County, suburban county in New York, United States. #19400824 |
| 1958 (Age 17/18) | Richard Biegenwald started his serial killing spree. #1958 |
| Aug 24 1960 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Aug 24 1970 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Aug 24 1980 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1983 (Age 42/43) | Richard Biegenwald ended his serial killing spree. #1983 |
| Jan 22 1983 (Age 42) | Richard Biegenwald arrested. #19830122 |
| Nov 08 1983 (Age 43) | Richard Biegenwald was convictedand sentenced to death commuted to four terms of life at New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, New Jersey, US. #19831108 |
| Aug 24 1990 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Aug 24 2000 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| Mar 10 2008 (Age 67) | Richard Biegenwalddied.cause of death:natural causes,kidney failureat St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, US. #20080310 |
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| 39 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
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| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| father drug abuse | TRUE | 192 | ||
| problems in school | TRUE | 221 | ||
| physically abused | TRUE | 231 | ||
| drug abuse | TRUE | 226 | ||
| alcohol abuse | TRUE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | TRUE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | TRUE | 257 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| previous killed | TRUE | 208 | ||
| kill at killers home | TRUE | 320 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| used gun | TRUE | 451 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| mutilated | TRUE | 447 | ||
| robbed | TRUE | 418 | ||
| living with children | FALSE | 268 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| mother drug abuse | FALSE | 195 | ||
| teased in school | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| psychologically abused | FALSE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| 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 | ||
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Richard Biegenwald
Richard Fran Biegenwald (August 24, 1940 – March 10, 2008) was an American serial killer who committed his crimes in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Between 1958 and 1983, Biegenwald killed at least six people, and he is suspected in at least two other murders.
External References
- Richard Biegenwald on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Richard Fran BIEGENWALD on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Kristin Elink-Schuurman-Laura, Biegenwald, Richard Fran on skdb.fgcu.edu, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Q2149505 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 30, 2018.
Internal References
Richard Biegenwald is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #12 of 39[ Page 1 ] of Virgo Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #12 of 40[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in August
- #23 of 651[ Page 2 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #35 of 651[ Page 3 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #46 of 651[ Page 4 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #79 of 327[ Page 6 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #107 of 307[ Page 8 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #204 of 651[ Page 14 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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