As an adult, he claimed the title of the most prolific serial killer in south carolina history. The meanest man in america the life and crimes of serial. Final truth is the quasiautobiography of donald pee wee gaskins, a lifelong criminal who left a that was certainly my own reaction the first time i read the book. Victims, suspects, psychological profiles donald henry gaskins. Gaskins, also known as pee wee, was a prolific serial killer based in south carolina who was convicted of killing eight people from the 1950s to the 1970s, though the actual number of his victims is unknown. Gaining the nickname pee wee because he was practically a manlet at 52, he was born in 1933, and ended up in and out of prison for a good deal of his early life, where due to his stature he became the prison bitch repeatedly.
Donald pee wee henry gaskins jr by hannah thorkelson on prezi. Peoplefinders is the best people search for background checks, arrest records, and public records. And maybe it was just that his size that allowed him to get close enough to his victim without them suspecting foul play, before he showed. In the world of american serial killers, few can beat donald henry peewee gaskins when it comes to depravity, cunning, and quite possibly the sheer number of murders. At first glance, donald henry gaskins was less than menacing.
In court he was found guilty of eight murders, and sentenced to death, which was later commuted to life in prison. March, 1933 september 6, 1991 dubbed the meanest man in america, was an american serial killer, possibly connected to over 200 murders. Donald henry gaskins news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2018 learn how and when to remove this. Gaskins talks about the murders and his feeling of something bothersome being inside him. Donald gaskins was born on march 21, 1933 in florence county, south carolina. Gaskins told 116 him that he had been a good friend to tyner. This graphic account is not recommended for young readers. The true story of the meanest man in america once described as the meanest man in america, donald henry pee wee gaskins is one of the most violent, horrific, yet lesserknown serial killers.
American serial killers, few can beat donald henry peewee gaskins when it comes to depravity. He later led police to the bodies of eight victims. Unfortunantly, he has left a legacy that many other inmates have tried to duplicate but none of them have been as successful. Travis medlock, attorney general,respondentsappellees, 943 f. He was small for his age and immediately gained the nickname pee wee. Serial killer pocketbook g is for gaskins by matthew. Donald gaskins was born in florence county, south carolina.
Do not let the nickname peewee fool you, if someone did not take gaskins ser. Gaskins gives real life examples that almost anyone can relate to. Even if a lot of it didnt really happen like is rumored its still messed up that somebody would think of things like that and lie and pretend they did it. Joanne gaskins was born on month day 1932, at birth place, georgia, to bobbie inman gaskins and opal christine corbitt. On march 24, 1983, gaskins was convicted of tyners murder and sentenced to death. Home crime library serial killers donald pee wee gaskins on march, 1933, donald gaskins was born in florence county, south carolina. The meanest man in america this book came straight from it. Gaskins was arrested in 1975 and would eventually confess to between 80 and 90 murders of hitch hikers and other transients over the last six years.
This is the turbulent and horrific story of donald henry gaskins one of the worst serial killers in the history of america. Pee wee information researched and summarized by briana kirby. South carolina serial killer, who bragged he killed more. Crowd reacts to execution of donald pee wee gaskins in columbia, s. Maintained by find a grave cremated, ashes scattered. Donald henry gaskins was born on march th 1933 in florence county, county in south carolina, united states. On september 12, 1982, while a prisoner working on death row, gaskins was charged with murdering inmate rudolph tyner, who was awaiting execution for an horry county murder. If you love donald, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on pee wee gaskins s progress. I know many could not stomach the details for the book i recommend instead final truth, the confessions of donald pee wee gaskins trust me, if you are. Donald henry gaskins was written by and roger harrington. South carolinas infamous serial killer, pee wee gaskins the state. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This book was published in 1993 and it talked about the murders, his life story, and the brothersome feelings throughout his life. Right gave him the real life experience he needed to pen this book.
That book is one of the most fucked up, disgusting things i have ever read. Many of the details of gaskins life will shock you and still other things will make you horrified by his inhumanity, but in the end you will find that it is impossible to stop listening to this book. The author donald gaskins has 1 book s listed on killer. Donald pee wee gaskins the meanest man in america documentary. In this true crime book about an infamous serial killer, you will delve into the mind of a truly twisted. Joseph gaskins historical records and family trees myheritage. At a young age, gaskins was teased and given the nickname pee wee as a result of his small body frame. Autobiography of a serial killer by donald pee wee gaskins, wilton earle, donald gaskins isbn. He is known as the meanest man in america, he never knew his actual name donald until it was read in his first court appearance, he murdered someone while he was on death row, he was married and had a child, he dropped out of. Even after he got executed, a lot of parents here in sc used him as a boogeyman do as youre told or pee wee gaskins will come for you. Blood found on gaskins clothes semen found on victims bodies that were not a corpse the hairs and fibers collected from the black hearse any weapons used to kill the victims bones of the victims.
Some people may take a rough childhood and make it an excellent future. The redneck charles manson donald henry gaskins killer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What daddy never told his little girl by tony allen gaskins jr. Caucasian donald henry gaskins will be profiled as a sociopath due to his ability to be labeled as a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and. A true story of rape, cannibalism, and murder this is a true crime short, meant to be read in one sitting. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Lindsay hayward department of psychology radford university radford, va 241426946 date age life event 031933 0 pee wees mother, molly, was a poor girl who quit school at the age of 12 to help her. On the conclusion to our pee wee gaskins series, we cover his last few murders including the diabolical bomb plot he concocted in prison that finally earned him a ride in the electric chair. Book 7 of 20 in true crime by evil killers 20 book series. He showed them a maroon colored address or date book. Donald gaskins had all the makings of a serial killer as a child.
Oct 23, 2019 during the last months of his life, gaskins worked with author wilton earle on his book, final truth, dictating his memoirs into a tape recorder. Having appeared on the oprah winfrey show, the tyra banks show and tbns 700 club. He was convicted of eight murders and was sentenced to death. Infamous killer pee wee gaskins was the definition of a human paradox. The 114 page book was published by in 2017 with an isbn 10 of 1973377780. Joanne gaskins historical records and family trees myheritage. The content postedreposted on this page are for educational purposes only. This is the true story of the meanest man in america, donald henry gaskins. Donald pee wee gaskins books, biography, quotes read print. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading donald henry gaskins. Donald henry gaskins the hitchhikers killer the mind of a serial killer the way people are brought up has a lot to do who they become in their future. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Donald henry pee wee gaskins, jr 19331991 find a grave.
Donald henry gaskins, known by the nickname pee wee since his youth, lived a. Standing at a diminutive 5 feet 4 inches, donald henry gaskins claimed himself to have killed more than 100 human beings. Gaskins cut his wrists in a last attempt to avoid the electric chair, on execution day. His mothers name was eulea parrott, and he was the last in a string of illegitimate children. Historical serial killers and murderers true crime by evil killers book 7 kindle edition by rosewood, jack. Gaskins claimed to have killed over one hundred victims in. Early life donald gaskins was born in florence county, south carolina.
The credibility of the book is further diminished by its poor composition. In the world of american serial killers, few can beat donald henry. Cloud used for the purpose of documenting facts about serial killers listed in our database. Tony gaskins is a motivational speaker, author and life coach. Until the execution date, gaskins worked with author wilton earl on his book, final truth. The credibility does not belong to the creator of the page. Born in florence county, south carolina, pee wee got an early start in crime, spending most of. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. The autobiography of a serial killer hardcover may 1, 1992. Donald henry gaskins will be profiled as a sociopath due to his ability to be labeled as a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
Serial killer pocketbook g is for gaskins mentions 1 serial killers including donald henry gaskins. Do not let the nickname peewee fool you, if someone did not take gaskins seriously, then that person usually ended up dead. Were not finished writing the donald pee wee gaskins biography yet. The meanest man in america the life and crimes of serial killer donald henry gaskins. The true story of the meanest man in america by harrington, roger isbn. In opening the book to give gaskins a letter which was inside, officer tallon saw the word tony and a phone number which he recognized as that of tony cimo. In pee wee gaskins wake lay the eight known murders for which he had been convicted along with as many as 100 other slayings to which he confessed. The true story of the meanest man in america kindle edition by harrington, roger. Except this book turns the quotes from gaskins into shorter narratives. He speaks on various topics including business, success and selfdevelopment but is most known for his love and relationship advice for men which has garnered him a large facebook, instagram, and twitter following. This serial killer was active in the following countries. This book was birthed from the reality of real results, not from an unattainable fantasy. A week ago i posted an excerpt and so many complained that theyd never be able to afford the book. Pee wee gaskins and the subjectivity of history office of the vice.
Gaskins was arrested in 1975 when an associate confessed to witnessing him kill a 28yearold man and a 15yearold boy. The story of 3 girls who were kidnapped and kept captive for over 10years. Download and read free online final truth donald pee wee gaskins read online, online library, greatbooks to read, pdf best books to read, top books to. Gaskins was executed in south carolinas electric chair on september 6, 1991. Oct 22, 2016 in the world of american serial killers, few can beat donald henry peewee gaskins when it comes to depravity, cunning, and quite possibly the sheer number of murders.
On march, 1933, donald gaskins was born in florence county, south carolina. Find contact info for nora gaskins phone number, address, email. Contrary to what he expected, which was a father figure, gaskins always got disappointed with the men beating him up and his four siblings through his childhood. If you have tid bits about donald pee wee gaskins s life that would be useful in writing the biography, email us.
Gaskins spent 15 months on death row confessing his life as a serial killer to a journalist for an autobiography. Donald pee wee gaskins the meanest man in america nicola odeku june 25, 2019 1 comment 5,191 views 4 likes born on march th 1933 in florence county, south carolina, donald henry gaskins jr has been given a number of nicknames including the meanest man in america, the redneck charles manson, junior parrott and the. March, 1933 september 6, 1991 was an american serial killer. Victims diane neely shot to death april 1974 tried to blackmail gaskins with hush money after witnessing murder. Columbia, sc in the hours leading up to september 6, 1991, donald henry pee wee gaskins, 58, slit his wrists with a razor he had smuggled into his death row cell by swallowing it days. Nora gaskins phone, address, background report peoplefinders. This item contains the different accounts at the time and the family account of what happened. Its suprising what you unearth when you take a look at your family history. Authorjournalist, wilton earle spent 15 months listening to gaskins horrific confessions and here reveals sight into a killers tortured mind. The redneck charles manson donald henry gaskins killer profile may 07, 2017 max cutler sadistically preying on young women and girls in south carolina from 1969 to 1975, donald henry gaskins was driven to kill by what he called a bothersomeness, an internal urge that could only be satisfied through rape, torture and murder. If the book is older andor out of print book try to locate a copy on. He explains that he has a special mind that gives him permission to kill. It is plausible that donald henry gaskins was born a psychopath, it may also be said that his life experiences helped turn him into a sociopath.
The author charlie lark has 1 book s listed on killer. Donald joined a group of boys called the trouble trio where they would burglarize and rape boys. The meanest man in america the story of donald henry gaskins duration. The meanest man in america audiobook, by jack rosewood. Serial killer donald henry gaskins aka pee wee, the meanest man in america, was active for 30 years between 19531982, known to have 12 confirmed 80 possible victims. Raised in a home with one mother and several fathers, gaskins suffered beatings from the men his mom dated and eventually was forced to raise himself.
Donald henry gaskins a male citizen of the united states of america, with religious ties andor beliefs connected with the apostasy in catholicism religion, organization or belief system. Donald henry gaskins born in a fatherless home, gaskins was a victim of assaults from various men that his mother married. United states donald henry gaskins was born on march th 1933 in florence county, county in south carolina, united states. Donald henry pee wee gaskins is one of the fewer known serial killers in american history. People like donald henry gaskins are the reason why we are urged to never accept a ride from a stranger. Pee wee gaskins book pdf convicted serial murderer gaskins offers his version of his life and crimes, i bought this book to learn more about pee wee because he was active near where. Most books are now available in ebook, pdf and audible formats. Jun 20, 2014 this is the story of henry thomas gaskin, who was the uncle of josephine mary gaskin mother of mary my wife the story is the subject of several books.
Evatt, commissioner, south carolina department ofcorrections, t. The meanest man in america the life and crimes of serial killer donald henry gaskins mentions 1 serial killers including donald henry gaskins. Early life born on march, 1933 in florence county, south carolina. Gaskins, born donald henry gaskins, is almost surely the most prolific murderer in south carolina.
Gaskins was born on march, 1933 in florence county, south carolina to eulea parrott, the last in a string of illegitimate children. Themeanest man in americajake zimmerspsychologynovember 12, 2012period 7 2. Lindsay hayward department of psychology radford university radford, va 241426946 date age life event 031933 0 pee wees mother, molly, was a. Donald henry gaskins by roger harrington on killer.
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