Walter E. Ellis
The Milwaukee North Side Strangler
Active for 22 years
(1986-2007) in United States
7
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
20
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- General Information
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- 10 Timeline Events
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- Boolean Statistical Questions
- 7 Books Written About Walter E. Ellis
- 4 External References
- Internal References
Walter E. Ellis an American serial killer known as The Milwaukee North Side Strangler and the North Side Strangler. Ellis was convicted of killing seven prostitutes in Wisconsin between 1986 and 2007. His victims were all African-American women. In 2011, investigators stated they were reviewing the cases of another twenty strangled prostitutes Elis could be connected to. Walter E. Ellis died in prison on December 1st 2013 from apparent natural causes, according to the South Dakota Department of Corrections.
Walter E. Ellis Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Walter E. Ellis (aka) The Milwaukee North Side Strangler, was active for 22 years between 1986-2007, known to have ( 7 confirmed / 20 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Walter E. Ellis was born on July 24th 1960 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US.
Ellis a heterosexual African American male citizen of the United States of America.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1986 (Age 25/26) Walter E. Ellis started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, and murder his victims.
He was arrested on September 7th 2009 (Age 49), convicted on February 18th 2011 (Age 50), sentenced to life imprisonment, seven life terms, without the possibility of parole at South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US. Ellis was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Walter E. Ellis died on December 1st 2013 (Age 53), cause of death: natural causes, apparent natural causes at a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US.
Profile Completeness: 76%
serial killers by profile completenessWalter E. Ellis has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Walter E. Ellis 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.
Walter E. Ellis
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-02-15 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Walter E. Ellis |
| Nickname: | The Milwaukee North Side Strangler |
| Victims: | 7 - 20 |
| Years Active: | 1986 - 2007 |
| Ages Active: | 25/26 - 46/47 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1960 - 2013 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Group: | African American |
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♌ Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23 |
| Birth Month: | July |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Living With: | N/A |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Jul 24, 1960 |
| Family Name: | Ellis |
| Given Name: | Walter |
| Birth Location: | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US |
| 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: | Sep 7, 2009 (Age 49) |
| Convicted: | Feb 18, 2011 (Age 50) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment, seven life terms, without the possibility of parole |
| Prison Location: | South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Dec 1, 2013 (Age 53) |
| Manner of Death: | natural causes |
| Cause of Death: | apparent natural causes |
| Death Location: | a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
10 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Walter E. Ellis
The 10 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Walter E. Ellis. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 24 1960 | Walter E. Ellis was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US. #19600724 |
| Jul 24 1980 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| 1986 (Age 25/26) | Walter E. Ellis started his serial killing spree. #1986 |
| Jul 24 1990 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Jul 24 2000 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 2007 (Age 46/47) | Walter E. Ellis ended his serial killing spree. #2007 |
| Sep 07 2009 (Age 49) | Walter E. Ellis arrested. #20090907 |
| Jul 24 2010 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Feb 18 2011 (Age 50) | Walter E. Ellis was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment, seven life terms, without the possibility of parole at South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US. #20110218 |
| Dec 01 2013 (Age 53) | Walter E. Ellisdied.cause of death:natural causes,apparent natural causesat a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US. #20131201 |
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The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Walter E. Ellis (1986-2007).
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| 29 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
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| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| living with children | FALSE | 268 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| psychologist | FALSE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | FALSE | 257 | ||
| previous killed | FALSE | 208 | ||
| 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 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| 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 | ||
Books that Mention Walter E. Ellis
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Stranglers
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Rapists
Jack Rosewood
The Big Book of Serial Killers
Wendy S. Enelow
No-nonsense Cover Letters
Aric W. Dutelle
An Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
Aric W. Dutelle
An Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
Arnold G. Boldt
No-Nonsense Cover Letters
7 Books that mention Serial Killer
Walter E. Ellis
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630600 | Serial Killer Stranglers | Kevin Smith | 164 Total Including Juana Barraza | 164 |
| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 1548119644 | The Big Book of Serial Ki... | Jack Rosewood | 60 Total Including Duke Pierson | 60 |
| 1564149064 | No-nonsense Cover Letters | Wendy S. Enelow | Walter E. Ellis | 1 |
| 1449636209 | An Introduction to Crime... | Aric W. Dutelle | Walter E. Ellis | 1 |
| 1449655661 | An Introduction to Crime... | Aric W. Dutelle | Walter E. Ellis | 1 |
| 1601638167 | No-Nonsense Cover Letters | Arnold G. Boldt | Walter E. Ellis | 1 |
Walter E. Ellis (June 24, 1960 – December 1, 2013), also known as the Milwaukee North Side Strangler, was an American serial killer who raped and strangled seven women in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1986 and 2007.
External References
- Q6861780 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Nov 27, 2018.
- Walter E. Ellis on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Nov 27, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Walter E. ELLIS on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Nov 27, 2018.
- Did Missing DNA Thwart Hunt For Serial Killer? on www.npr.org, Retrieved on Nov 27, 2018.
Internal References
Walter E. Ellis is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #11 of 41[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in July
- #15 of 46[ Page 1 ] of Leo Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #38 of 651[ Page 3 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #107 of 327[ Page 8 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #111 of 250[ Page 8 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #134 of 307[ Page 9 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #155 of 651[ Page 11 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #250 of 651[ Page 17 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #265 of 651[ Page 18 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
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