The semi truck serial killer, more commonly known as the “I-70 Killer” was an unidentified American serial killer who is believed to have killed nine people in four states along Interstate 70 over a span of 13 years. The spree began in February 1992 and ended with the arrest of a suspect in April 2005.
The I-70 Killer was nicknamed “The Semi Truck Serial Killer” by law enforcement because all of the victims were travelling along Interstate 70 on long-haul trips, and all of the killings occurred near truck stops. Furthermore, witnesses reported seeing a semi truck at or near all of the crime scenes.
The victims were found with their throats cut or strangled to death. In some cases, they had been sexually assaulted as well. Several of the victims were also shot, suggesting that the killer may have used multiple methods to kill his victims.
The I-70 Killer is believed to be responsible for nine murders in Kansas, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois between 1992 and 2005. Despite a massive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, no arrests have been made in connection with these murders.
Investigation
Law enforcement officers from each state where the murders occurred worked together to investigate the case. They conducted extensive interviews with truckers who had been in the area around the time of each murder, as well as searches for evidence at each scene. DNA and other forensic evidence was collected but no matches were found.
In 2004, investigators developed a profile of what they believed might be the killer’s modus operandi: he is likely a white male between 30 and 50 years old who works for a trucking company or owns his own semi truck; he is likely an experienced driver who has traveled extensively throughout Interstate 70; he has probably lived in or near each state where one of his murders took place; and he may have connections to organized crime.
Conclusion
Despite extensive investigation efforts by multiple law enforcement agencies across four states, it appears that no concrete evidence has been found that could lead to an arrest in connection with these nine murders along Interstate 70. The identity and whereabouts of “The Semi Truck Serial Killer” remain unknown.
