The case of Robert Garrow, an upstate New York serial rapist and spree killer during the 1970s

Robert Garrow was a notorious serial rapist and spree killer who terrorized upstate New York in the 1970s. His crimes included a series of violent assaults and murders that shocked and horrified the region. Here are the key details of his life, crimes, and the subsequent manhunt and trial:

Background

• Robert Francis Garrow: Born on March 4, 1936, in Dannemora, New York. Garrow had a troubled childhood marked by severe abuse, both physical and emotional. He had a history of petty crimes and violent behavior from a young age.

Crimes

Early Criminal Activity

• Petty Crimes and Assaults: Garrow’s early criminal record included a range of petty crimes, escalating to more violent behavior over time. He spent several years in prison for burglary and larceny in the 1960s.

Murders and Rapes

• Spree in the 1970s: Garrow’s most notorious crimes occurred in the early 1970s when he committed a series of rapes and murders in upstate New York.

1. Alicia Hauck: In July 1973, Garrow kidnapped and murdered 16-year-old Alicia Hauck near Syracuse, New York. He raped and strangled her, then hid her…