Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman
Dale Hausner | |
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| Born | Dale Shawn Hausner February 4, 1973 Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2013 (aged 40) Florence State Prison, Arizona, U.S. |
| Known for | Serial shooting murders |
| Convictions |
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| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 8 killed; 19 injured |
Span of crimes | May 2005 – July 30, 2006 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
Date apprehended | August 3, 2006 |
Samuel Dieteman | |
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| Born | Samuel John Dieteman October 17, 1975 |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Conviction | First degree murder (2 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment without parole |
| Details | |
| Victims | 8 killed; 19 injured |
Span of crimes | May 2005 – July 30, 2006 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
Date apprehended | August 3, 2006 |
Dale Shawn Hausner and Samuel John Dieteman were a duo of serial killers who committed several drive-by shootings and arsons in Phoenix, Arizona, between May 2005 and August 2006. They targeted random pedestrians and animals, mostly doing so while under the influence of methamphetamine, and also set multiple objects on fire. Investigators believe they were responsible for eight murders and at least 29 other shootings. The investigation of their crimes coincided with the search for the Baseline Killer, who was also committing random murders and sexual assaults in the Phoenix area.
After being found guilty of 80 of 88 felony charges in one single trial including murder, attempted murder, arson, animal cruelty and drive-by-shootings, Hausner was sentenced to death. He killed himself in prison in 2013. Dieteman was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Hausner's brother Jeff had assisted in some of the shootings, and was himself sentenced to 25 years in prison.