The Terrifying Tales of Three Colorado Serial Killers

One of the most notorious serial killers in American history, Ted Bundy, was widely known to have spent time in Colorado jails, as well as having escaped from them.

Get our free mobile app

However, other, lesser-known criminals fit the definition of serial killers and committed unspeakable acts in Colorado.

Why Are These Criminals Considered Colorado Serial Killers?

The three criminals we're going to look at today are all considered serial killers due to the multiple victims they each killed as well as the span of time in which the murders were committed.

Colorado Serial Killers: Thomas Edward Luther

Thomas Edward Luther was convicted of killing 20-year-old Cher Elder in 1993 after giving her a ride from Central City casino and burying the remains in a shallow grave near Empire, Colorado.

Read More: 14 of the Most Notorious Killers With Connections to Colorado |

Elder was far from his only victim as not only had he brutally attacked two other women, but he also bragged about committing more murders prior to his conviction.

Colorado Serial Killers: Vincent Groves

Vincent Groves, a pimp residing in Denver, was said to have killed at least seven people between 1979 and 1988 and after a twelve-year prison sentence, was paroled in 1987.

However, DNA evidence saw Groves convicted of two more murders and he was given a life sentence in 1990 where he eventually died behind bars.

Groves is believed to have killed over 20 people in total.

Colorado Serial Killers: Scott Lee Kimball

Finally, Scott Lee Kimball was originally convicted of four murders in Colorado and Utah, but while in prison was granted a supervised release in order to serve as an informant for police who were investigating a drug ring.

Who are the most infamous criminals in Colorado? Each state in America has its cast of characters guilty of unspeakable acts that live on throughout history, and the Centennial State is no exception.

Read More: These 6 Infamous Criminals from Colorado Are Terrifying |

It's believed that while on release, Kimball killed four more people including his uncle, and has been known to brag about even more murders while behind bars.