David Edward Maust

David Edward Maust (April 5, 1954 – January 20, 2006) was an American serial killer who targeted predominantly male teenagers. His murders occurred in Germany and the United States. In 1984 he was sentenced to 35 years in prison; he was released under probation in June 1999. Once released and off of probation he continued murdering, leading to his final arrest and sentencing to three life terms without the possibility of parole.

David Edward Maust
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Born(1954-04-05)April 5, 1954
DiedJanuary 20, 2006(2006-01-20) (aged 51)
Cause of deathSuicide by hanging
Other namesCrazy Dave
Conviction(s)Military
Involuntary manslaughter
Larceny
Illinois
Murder
Indiana
Murder (3 counts)
Criminal penaltyMilitary
4 years imprisonment
Illinois
35 years imprisonment
Indiana
Life without parole
Details
Victims5
Span of crimes
1974  September 10, 2003
CountryGermany, United States
State(s)Hesse, Texas, Illinois, Indiana
Date apprehended
December 10, 2003

In January 2006, about a month after his last sentencing, Maust killed himself by hanging in his jail cell. Jail workers found a suicide note in his cell in which he confessed to five killings, and apologized to the victims' families. Maust was 51 years old.

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