Biography[]
Early Life and Background[]
Shawn Michael Grate was born on August 8, 1976, in Marion, Ohio. Little is known about his early life and background, but his name would later become synonymous with a series of heinous crimes that shocked the community and law enforcement.
Criminal Activities[]
Grate's criminal activities came to the forefront in 2016 when a woman managed to escape from his captivity and reported the horrifying details to the police. This led to the discovery of a residence in Ashland, Ohio, where the bodies of two women, Stacey Stanley and Elizabeth Griffith, were found. Subsequent investigations unveiled additional crime scenes and the remains of other victims.
Modus Operandi[]
Grate's modus operandi involved preying on vulnerable women, often those facing homelessness or living on the fringes of society. He would lure them into his trap, leading to their abduction and subsequent murder. Grate gained notoriety for keeping some of his victims' bodies hidden in abandoned buildings, adding to the horror of his crimes.
Arrest and Trial[]
In 2016, Grate was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated murder and kidnapping. The trial, which took place in September 2018, revealed chilling details of his crimes, exposing the extent of his brutality. In the same year, Shawn Michael Grate was convicted and subsequently sentenced to death for his role in the murders of Stacey Stanley and Elizabeth Griffith.
Death sentence[]
Grate recieved the Death penalty on June 1, 2018 and is scheduled to be executed on March 19, 2025[1]
Victims[]
| Name | Age | Date of Death | Body Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Nicole Lowrey | 23 | May 2006 | March 10, 2007 |
| Rebekah Leicy | 31 | January 22, 2015 | March 16, 2015 |
| Candice Cunningham | 29 | June 6, 2016 | September 13, 2016 |
| Elizabeth Griffith | 29 | August 16, 2016 | September 13, 2016 |
| Stacey Stanley | 43 | September 8, 2016 | September 13, 2016 |
Timeline[]
Bibliography[]
Literature[]
Articles[]
Documentaries[]
Television[]
YouTube Documentaries[]
- 1 Serial Killer From Every State, Pixels After Dark on YouTube
Podcasts[]
In popular culture[]
Film adaptation[]
Related Articles[]
See also[]
Links[]
- Shawn Grate at Wikipedia
- "The Disturbing Case of the House of Horrors Killer" Documentary on YouTube, Shawn Grate interrogation footage.
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ State of Ohio v. Shawn M. Grate Case No. 2018-0968. The Supreme Court of Ohio (December 10, 2020).[permanent dead link]