Davis Shaw

Biography
Davis Shaw was a serial killer based in Wheldrake active from 1956 to 1959. He was known to fit into the classic loner archetype, as he lived by himself in a cabin in the woods and only ever came into town to buy groceries and supplies.

Marvin Fleming attempted to purchase his cabin and turn it into a tourist attraction, but was unsuccessful.

Murders
There was nothing connecting his victims besides the fact they were last seen walking alone south of King Street and east of Sycamore. They were all last seen in the vicinity of the trailer park, although at the time of the murders the trailer park did not exist yet and the forest extended into that area.

Victims

 * Dianne Keller (1956)
 * Carla Bright (1958)
 * Rita Sampson (1959)
 * Loretta Michael (1959)

Capture
As he was killing his last victim, he was caught in the act by Rufus and Adeline Finch, young twins who were utterly terrified at the sight of him.

Trial
His trial lasted only three days and he was sentenced after under two hours of deliberation. Details came out about his living situation and how he was psychologically disturbed (obviously). He pled not guilty because of insanity, but it didn't go through. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

Death
He spent the rest of his life in a maximum security prison, where he died in 1997.