Roger Kibbe
The I-5 Strangler
Active for 11 years
(1977-1987) in United States
7
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
38
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 12 Timeline Events
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- 15 Books Written About Roger Kibbe
- 6 External References
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Roger Kibbe (Roger Reece Kibbe) an American serial killer and rapist known as The I-5 Strangler. Kibbe killed seven women between 1977 and 1987. Six along I-5 near Sacramento, and one in Walnut Creek, California. Kibbe kidnapped his victims, bound, duct taped the mouths and cut open their clothes in irregular shapes with scissors that had belonged to his mother. Kibbe also cut off most of the hair of his victims to remove the duct tape. It took detectives thirty-four years to find the body of one of his victims. Kibbe was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1991. In 2021, Roger Reece Kibbe was strangled to death in his cell while still in prison.
Roger Kibbe Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Roger Kibbe (aka) The I-5 Strangler, was active for 11 years between 1977-1987, known to have ( 7 confirmed / 38 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Roger Kibbe was born on May 21st 1939
He married.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1977 (Age 37/38) Roger Kibbe started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, 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 wife in California, where he was known to work as a serial killer.
He was convicted on March 18th 1991 (Age 51), sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole at Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US.
Roger Kibbe died on February 28th 2021 (Age 81), cause of death: homicide by strangulation at Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US.
Profile Completeness: 82%
serial killers by profile completenessRoger Kibbe has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 3 years ago.
Roger Kibbe 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.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Roger Kibbe
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2021-04-03 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Roger Kibbe |
| Nickname: | The I-5 Strangler |
| Victims: | 7 - 38 |
| Years Active: | 1977 - 1987 |
| Ages Active: | 37/38 - 47/48 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Life Span: | 1939 - 2021 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♊ Gemini May 21 - Jun 21 |
| Birth Month: | May |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Children: | N/A |
| Living With: | his wife in California |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | May 21, 1939 |
| Given Name: | Roger |
| Birth Location: | N/A |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | N/A |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | N/A |
| Convicted: | Mar 18, 1991 (Age 51) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment without the possibility of parole |
| Prison Location: | Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Feb 28, 2021 (Age 81) |
| Cause of Death: | homicide by strangulation |
| Death Location: | Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US |
| Killed In Prison: | TRUE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
12 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Roger Kibbe
The 12 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Roger Kibbe. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| May 21 1939 | birth of Roger Kibbe #19390521 |
| May 21 1959 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| May 21 1969 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| 1977 (Age 37/38) | Roger Kibbe started his serial killing spree. #1977 |
| May 21 1979 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1987 (Age 47/48) | Roger Kibbe ended his serial killing spree. #1987 |
| May 21 1989 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Mar 18 1991 (Age 51) | Roger Kibbe was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole at Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US. #19910318 |
| May 21 1999 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| May 21 2009 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
| May 21 2019 (Age 80) | 80th Birthday |
| Feb 28 2021 (Age 81) | Jason Budrow confessed to murdering Roger Kibbe #20210228 Location: Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US Jason Budrow confessed to murdering Roger Kibbe in a five page letter. Budrow strangled Roger Kibbe to death “with a triangle choke hold” the same day they became cellmates at Mule Creek State Prison. |
| Feb 28 2021 (Age 81) | Roger Kibbedied.cause of death:homicide by strangulationat Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, California, US. #20210228 |
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The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Roger Kibbe (1977-1987).
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| 35 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| killed in prison | TRUE | 218 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| bound | TRUE | 406 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| 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 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used weapon | FALSE | 453 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| 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 | ||
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Roger Kibbe
Roger Reece Kibbe (born May 21, 1939) is an American serial killer known as the "I-5 Strangler". Kibbe found all but one of his victims on the freeways around Sacramento, California.
External References
- Q16105667 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Nov 30, 2018.
- Roger Kibbe on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Nov 30, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Roger Reece KIBBE on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Nov 30, 2018.
- Kate Mather, I-5 Strangler remains of 1977 victim found on articles.latimes.com, Retrieved on Nov 30, 2018.
- CDCR# E99227, State of California Inmate Locator on inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov, Retrieved on Dec 8, 2018.
- Nate Gartrell, California prisoner admits to murdering I-5 Strangler on www.timesheraldonline.com, Retrieved on Apr 3, 2021.
Internal References
Roger Kibbe is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #13 of 30[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in May
- #16 of 40[ Page 2 ] of Gemini Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #115 of 327[ Page 8 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #117 of 250[ Page 8 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #145 of 307[ Page 10 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #150 of 651[ Page 10 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #251 of 651[ Page 17 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #270 of 651[ Page 18 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #302 of 651[ Page 21 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
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