The Missouri River Killer is an unidentified American serial killer who committed the murders of seven women and girls in the Kansas City metro area between and The victims varied in ages between 13 and 36 and all were found floating in the Missouri River , with most having had their legs severed by the perpetrator.
The killer chose young women and adolescents as victims, most of whom worked as sex workers in Kansas City. On four occasions, the killer dismembered the victims' legs. In May , after the bodies of Dennis and Rash were found, the FBI got involved and began working with the Kansas City police department to create a profile of potential suspects. The case's first suspect was a Kansas City physician who was accused of drugging and raping two female patients in However, it was later found that Hedges' claim was false and there was little to no evidence the man was involved in the murders.
Kennedy assassination. During the investigation, police were notified about Gregory Breeden, a year-old supply clerk who lived in Kansas City. On November 2, , Kansas City police raided Breeden's home as he was asleep, waking him up with a flashlight in his face, and he was promptly arrested on charges of check forgery. While searching his home, police collected 19 knives and clothing that resembled clothes taken from Melody Milliner.
Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects. Wikidata item. Unidentified serial killer. Murders [ edit ]. Possible [ edit ]. Investigation [ edit ]. Gregory Breeden [ edit ]. See also [ edit ]. References [ edit ]. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 16, May 22, June 1, Omaha World-Herald. June 4, Retrieved April 20, Latest murder yields new grief for relatives of earlier victims.
Retrieved April 21, Daily American Republic. Lake Sun Leader. August 14, Associated Press. May 9, May 15, May 11, Identity established for slain woman. The Kansas City Times. Law group to probe 3 deaths. Third body found in river identified. Police follow trail of dead girl. Man seen in '77 car is sought. Retrieved April 19, Slain woman had passion for parties.
