THOMAS EUGENE CREECH | 73yo Serial Killer Confessed To As Many As 42 Murders | Execution Fails After He Was Jabbed Eight Times On All His Limbs For Almost An Hour | Fresh Execution Date Set | Insc. Autographed Letter Signed

Tom Creech. Inscribed Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Boise, ID. December 12, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.

Thomas Eugene Creech

• Classification: Serial killer

• Characteristics: Claims gang-related kills, contract "hits," human sacrifice

• Number of victims: 11 - 42

• Date of murders: 1967 - 1975 / 1981

• Date of birth: September 9, 1950

• Victims profile: Edward T. Arnold and John W. Bradford / David Dale Jensen (fellow inmate) / Gordon Stanton and Charles Miller / Sandra Ramsamoog, 19 / William Dean / Riogley McKenzie / Vivian Robinson / Paul Schrader, 70

• Method of murder: Shooting - Stabbing with knife - Beating - Strangulation

• Location: Nevada/Oregon/Wyoming/California/Arizona/Idaho, USA

• Status: Sentenced to death in Idaho on March 25, 1976. Commuted to life in prison. Sentenced to death in January 1983 in Idaho. Commuted to life in prison

Background Information

Thomas Eugene Creech, born on September 9, 1950, in Hamilton, Ohio, is an American serial killer known for his violent crimes and lengthy criminal history. He grew up in a tumultuous household that ultimately led to his parents’ divorce. Following a series of personal tragedies and criminal activities, including a prison sentence for robbery, Creech became involved in multiple murders across several states.

Criminal Activities

Creech’s criminal activities began to escalate significantly after his release from prison. In November 1974, he committed two murders in Idaho when he shot Edward Thomas Arnold and John Wayne Bradford while hitchhiking. Their bodies were discovered shortly thereafter, leading to Creech’s arrest along with his girlfriend at the time. Over the years, he has been linked to numerous other murders and has confessed to killing or being involved in the deaths of at least 42 individuals.

Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

Initially sentenced to death for the Idaho murders, Creech’s sentence was reduced to life imprisonment following an appeal. However, he returned to death row after committing another murder in prison in 1981. His legal battles have continued for decades; as of January 2024, he was identified as the longest-serving death row inmate in Idaho.

Creech’s execution was scheduled for February 28, 2024; however, it was botched due to difficulties finding a suitable vein for lethal injection. A new execution date was set for November 13, 2024 but was subsequently halted by a federal judge due to ongoing legal challenges regarding his clemency hearing.

Recent Developments

In January 2024, investigators linked Creech to the cold case murder of Daniel A. Walker from 1974. This connection further solidified his reputation as a notorious figure within the criminal justice system. Despite his violent past and confessions related to multiple murders, Creech has reportedly maintained a relatively calm demeanor while incarcerated and has engaged in writing poetry.

As of December 2024, Creech remains on death row with ongoing legal proceedings that may affect his execution status.

• VIDEO: 1981 interview with Thomas Creech, Idaho's self-proclaimed serial killer | https://youtu.be/5zXXR8sSXJk

• VIDEO: Death Row Inmate Thomas Eugene Creech | https://youtu.be/4_c7vPiOjFs

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