PATRICK BAXTER | Path of Destruction: Raped and murdered one girl and two women in Westchester County, New York | Sentenced to life imprisonment | Autographed Letter, Signed

Patrick Baxter. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Syracuse, NY. November 22, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Patrick Baxter:

The Shocking True Story of Westchester's Most Notorious Serial Killer

Background Information

Patrick Baxter, born on April 28, 1969, is an American serial killer known for the brutal rapes and murders of three young women in Westchester County, New York, between 1987 and 1990. His criminal activities remained unsolved for years until advancements in DNA technology led to his arrest in 2000.

Murders Committed

Baxter’s crime spree involved three victims:

Michelle Walker (14 years old) - On June 6, 1987, Michelle was sent by her family to buy pizza and milk but never returned home. Her body was discovered the next day in a wooded area along a trail in Yonkers. She had been sexually assaulted and died from asphyxiation. At the time of her murder, Baxter lived nearby but could not be questioned due to legal restrictions related to another case he was facing.

Patricia England (19 years old) - Patricia disappeared on January 1, 1988, while celebrating her birthday with friends. Her frozen body was found two months later near Greenburgh, having been sexually assaulted and likely killed elsewhere before being transported to the dump site. Initially, her boyfriend was a suspect but was cleared through DNA evidence.

Lisa Gibbens (25 years old) - Lisa was murdered on July 17, 1990, while walking to work near the Crestwood train station. She was attacked, sexually assaulted, and shot in the head with a sawed-off shotgun. The community was shocked by this crime due to its rarity in Tuckahoe.

Investigation and Arrest

For many years after these murders occurred, they were treated as separate cases due to differences in victim profiles and locations. However, as forensic science advanced—particularly DNA profiling—investigators began to connect these cold cases back to Baxter.

In early 2000, investigators revisited these unsolved cases and requested a blood sample from Baxter while he was incarcerated for auto theft. After a legal battle over obtaining the sample, it matched DNA evidence collected from all three murder scenes.

Baxter went on trial in 2002 for the murders of Walker, England, and Gibbens. He was convicted on all counts and sentenced to serve 25 years to life imprisonment for each murder consecutively.

Current Status

As of now, Patrick Baxter is serving a sentence of 75 years to life imprisonment following his conviction for these heinous crimes. Despite expressing condolences during sentencing, he has maintained his innocence regarding the murders.

The case highlights significant advancements in forensic science that can lead to solving cold cases long after the crimes have occurred.

• VIDEO:Path of Destruction | https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/on-the-case-with-paula-zahn-investigation-discovery-atve-us/path-of-destruction

• VIDEO: Jailhouse interview with convicted New York Patrick Baxter | https://youtu.be/rYg4nRpqKLY

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