Morris Solomon
Homicidal Handyman of Oak Park, The Sacramento Slayer
Active for 2 years
(1986-1987) in United States
6
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
7
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 19 Books Written About Morris Solomon
- 3 External References
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Morris Solomon (Morris Solomon Jr.) an American serial killer and rapist known as the Homicidal Handyman of Oak Park. Solomon killed six young women between 1986 and 1987 in Sacramento, California. Solomon would bound, beat and rape his victims burying the body wrapped in bed sheets. He worked as a handyman in Sacramento, California. In 1987, Solomon was arrested after authorities found bodies buried at a residence associated with Solomon. He lived in his abandoned car which was parked on a lot at the residence. In 1992, Solomon was sentenced to death for six of the murders. He was the 342nd person to receive the death sentence in California. Morris Solomon is currently on death row at the San Quentin Prison in San Quentin, California.
Morris Solomon Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Morris Solomon (aka) Homicidal Handyman of Oak Park, The Sacramento Slayer, was active for 2 years between 1986-1987, known to have ( 6 confirmed / 7 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Morris Solomon was born on March 15th 1944 in Albany, Georgia. He was raised by abusive grandmother, Bertha. His mother and father abused alcohol and/or drugs. Morris Solomon was physically psychologically abused at some point of his life.
He completed 14 years of school, received a attended college no degree. He divorced. He had one daughter.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. He was known to abuse drugs. He saw a psychologist and spent time in a Forensic Hospital.
In 1986 (Age 41/42) Morris Solomon started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, and murder his victims. He was known to kill victims at his own home. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with himself, alone in Sacramento, California, working as a handyman, where he was known to work as a serial killer.
He was arrested on April 22nd 1987 (Age 43), convicted on August 29th 1991 (Age 47), sentenced to death at the San Quentin Prison in San Quentin, California, US. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Profile Completeness: 78%
serial killers by profile completenessMorris Solomon has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Morris Solomon 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.
Morris Solomon
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-05-13 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Morris Solomon, Jr. |
| Nickname: | Homicidal Handyman of Oak Park, The Sacramento Slayer |
| Victims: | 6 - 7 |
| Years Active: | 1986 - 1987 |
| Ages Active: | 41/42 - 42/43 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1944 - |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♓ Pisces Feb 18 - Mar 20 |
| Birth Month: | March |
| Marital Status: | divorced |
| Children: | one daughter |
| Living With: | himself, alone in Sacramento, California, working as a handyman |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Mar 15, 1944 |
| Given Name: | Morris |
| Birth Location: | Albany, Georgia |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | abusive grandmother, Bertha |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | 14 years of school |
| Highest Degree: | attended college no degree |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Apr 22, 1987 (Age 43) |
| Convicted: | Aug 29, 1991 (Age 47) |
| Sentence: | death |
| Prison Location: | the San Quentin Prison in San Quentin, California, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | N/A |
| Cause of Death: | N/A |
| Death Location: | N/A |
| Killed In Prison: | N/A |
| Suicide: | N/A |
12 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Morris Solomon
The 12 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Morris Solomon. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 15 1944 | Morris Solomon was born in Albany, Georgia. #19440315 |
| Mar 15 1964 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Mar 15 1974 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Mar 15 1984 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1986 (Age 41/42) | Morris Solomon started his serial killing spree. #1986 |
| 1987 (Age 42/43) | Morris Solomon ended his serial killing spree. #1987 |
| Apr 22 1987 (Age 43) | Morris Solomon arrested. #19870422 |
| Aug 29 1991 (Age 47) | Morris Solomon was convictedand sentenced to death at the San Quentin Prison in San Quentin, California, US. #19910829 |
| Mar 15 1994 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Mar 15 2004 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| Mar 15 2014 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
| Mar 15 2024 (Age 80) | 80th Birthday |
Back to top Serial Killers Active During
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Morris Solomon (1986-1987).
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| 28 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| father drug abuse | TRUE | 192 | ||
| mother drug abuse | TRUE | 195 | ||
| physically abused | TRUE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | TRUE | 224 | ||
| drug abuse | TRUE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | TRUE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | TRUE | 257 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| kill at killers home | TRUE | 320 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| bound | TRUE | 406 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| living with children | FALSE | 268 | ||
| 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 | ||
Books that Mention Morris Solomon
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Song of Solomon
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Far and Away
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19 Books that mention Serial Killer
Morris Solomon
Morris Solomon Jr. (born March 15, 1944) is a convicted serial killer now sitting on death row in San Quentin, California.
External References
- Morris Solomon Jr. on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Morris SOLOMON Jr. on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Q16106808 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Feb 8, 2019.
Internal References
Morris Solomon is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #23 of 38[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in March
- #23 of 40[ Page 2 ] of Pisces Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #136 of 250[ Page 10 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #153 of 327[ Page 11 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #170 of 307[ Page 12 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #241 of 651[ Page 17 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #325 of 651[ Page 22 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #492 of 651[ Page 33 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #558 of 651[ Page 38 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
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