Gordon Stewart Northcott
Gordon Stewart Northcott (November 9, 1906 – October 2, 1930) was a Canadian serial killer, child rapist, and child abductor who was convicted of the murders of three young boys in California and confessed to the murders of nine in total. Sentenced to death, he was executed on October 2, 1930.
Gordon Stewart Northcott | |
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Northcott in 1928 | |
| Born | November 9, 1906 Bladworth, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | (aged 23) San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Wineville Chicken Coop murders |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | First degree murder (3 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 3–20 |
Span of crimes | 1926–1928 |
| State(s) | California |
Date apprehended | September 19, 1928 |
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