James Rodney Hicks

James Rodney Hicks
Born (1951-04-17) April 17, 1951
Children2[1]
ConvictionFirst degree murder (3 counts)
Criminal penalty
  • 10 years (1977)
  • Life imprisonment without parole (2000)
Details
Victims3
Span of crimes
1977–1996
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
Date apprehended
1997
Imprisoned atMaine 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

  1. ^ https://www.supla.fi/episode/74068a94-8b07-5432-87d4-0d108e092fa1
  2. ^ "Police probe for any link between confessed killer, unsolved homicides". The Portland Press Herald. October 17, 2000. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  3. ^ "The Legend of New England's 3 Deadliest Criminals Ever". 97.5 WOKQ. March 11, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  4. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/12/us/missing-body-in-murder-delays-2d-marriage.html
  5. ^ "Newport podcaster finds international audience with 'Murder She Told' podcast". News Center Maine. February 4, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.