James Rodney Hicks
James Rodney Hicks | |
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| Born | April 17, 1951 Etna, Maine, U.S. |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Conviction | First degree murder (3 counts) |
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| Details | |
| Victims | 3 |
Span of crimes | 1977–1996 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
Date apprehended | 1997 |
| Imprisoned at | Maine State Prison |
James Rodney Hicks is an American serial killer who murdered three women in Maine.[2][3] He is one of the state's only known serial killers.
Victims
His first murder was that of his wife Jennie Hicks in 1977.[4] His second murder was of Jerilyn Towers in 1982, followed by Lynn Willette in 1996.[5]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.supla.fi/episode/74068a94-8b07-5432-87d4-0d108e092fa1
- ^ "Police probe for any link between confessed killer, unsolved homicides". The Portland Press Herald. October 17, 2000. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "The Legend of New England's 3 Deadliest Criminals Ever". 97.5 WOKQ. March 11, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/12/us/missing-body-in-murder-delays-2d-marriage.html
- ^ "Newport podcaster finds international audience with 'Murder She Told' podcast". News Center Maine. February 4, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.