Gerard John Schaefer, Jr. (March 25th, 1946 – December 3rd, 1995) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer from Florida. He was imprisoned in 1973 for murders he committed as a Martin County, Florida, Sheriff's deputy. While he was convicted of two murders, he was suspected of many others. Schaefer frequently appealed against his conviction, yet privately boasted - both verbally and in writing - of having murdered more than 30 women and girls. | Why So Serial?