Glen Rogers : The Casanova Killer

 

Glen Edward Rogers, infamously dubbed the "Casanova Killer" and "Cross Country Killer," is a convicted serial killer whose violent spree across the United States in the mid-1990s left a trail of devastation.

Born on July 15, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio, Rogers's life of crime culminated in convictions for two murders, with suspicions of his involvement in several others. He is currently on death row in Florida, with his execution scheduled for May 15, 2025.

Early Life and Troubled Beginnings

Rogers was one of seven children in a working-class family. His early years were marked by instability; he was expelled from school before turning 16 and married young. The marriage ended in divorce, with allegations of physical abuse. These formative years set the stage for a life characterized by criminal behavior and violence.

The Cross-Country Killing Spree

Rogers's confirmed murders span several states, with his killing spree beginning in 1995:

• Sandra Gallagher (California, September 1995): A 33-year-old mother of three, Gallagher met Rogers at a Van Nuys bar. Her strangled and burned body was found in her pickup truck the next day.

• Linda Price (Mississippi, October 1995): Price was found stabbed to death in her bathtub. She had been living with Rogers, who disappeared shortly after her murder.

• Tina Marie Cribbs (Florida, November 1995): Cribbs met Rogers at a Tampa bar and was later found stabbed in a motel bathtub. Rogers was arrested in Kentucky driving her car.
  
  Andy Jiles Sutton (Louisiana, November 1995): Sutton's body was discovered in her apartment, stabbed and hidden inside a waterbed mattress.

Arrest, Trials, and Convictions

Rogers was apprehended on November 13, 1995   after a high-speed chase in Waco, Kentucky.

He was first tried and convicted in Florida for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs, receiving a death sentence in 1997. Subsequently, he was extradited to California, where he was convicted in 1999 for the murder of Sandra Gallagher and again sentenced to death. Despite the California sentence, Rogers remains incarcerated in Florida.

Rogers during his capture in Waco, KY in 1995.

Claims of Additional Murders

While in custody, Rogers claimed responsibility for up to 70 murders across the country, though these claims have not been substantiated. He later recanted, stating he was joking. Nevertheless, law enforcement considers him a suspect in several unsolved cases that share similarities with his confirmed crimes.

On a regional level, Rogers is believed to have killed 71-year old veteran Mark Peters of Hamilton (Butler County). Peters' body was found in January 1994 in Beattyville KY in Rogers' family cabin.

Alleged Involvement in the O.J. Simpson Case

In a controversial twist, Rogers claimed involvement in the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. According to the 2012 documentary My Brother the Serial Killer, Rogers told his brother and a criminal profiler that he had been hired by O.J. Simpson to steal a pair of earrings from Nicole and that he was instructed to kill her if necessary. The Los Angeles Police Department dismissed these claims, maintaining confidence in Simpson's guilt.

Rogers' Mugshot as an inmate.

Imminent Execution

After decades on death row, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Rogers's death warrant in April 2025. His execution by lethal injection is scheduled for May 15, 2025. This decision has brought a sense of closure to the families of his victims, who have waited years for justice to be served.

Conclusion

Glen Rogers's life is a chilling narrative of charm turned deadly, leaving a lasting impact on communities across the United States. His case serves as a stark reminder of the complexities involved in tracking and prosecuting serial offenders, as well as the enduring pain inflicted upon victims' families.