Shocking Audio: Minnesota Serial Killer Cries and Confesses to Police
Who doesn't love a creepy true-crime story? Minnesota isn't well known for serial killers, like its neighbor Wisconsin, but the story and the audio of Minnesota's most notorious serial killer will give you chills.
Unlike Wisconsin, you may find it difficult to name a serial killer from Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean the state is without its own dark figures. While Wisconsin is infamous for notorious killers like Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer, Minnesota has its own haunting story with the “Weepy-Voiced Killer.”
Who Was the Weepy-Voiced Killer?
Minnesota’s most notorious serial killer, Paul Michael Stephani, earned the unsettling nickname "Weepy-Voiced Killer" for a reason. Between 1980 and 1982, he terrorized the Twin Cities with a string of brutal murders, leaving the community in fear with unsettling calls to police after he committed the crimes.
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A Killer’s Confession
What made Stephani stand out wasn’t just the violence of his crimes but his creepy, tear-filled phone calls to the police. After each attack, he would dial 911, crying uncontrollably and begging for forgiveness. His sad tone, combined with specific details about the murders, made these calls both chilling and unforgettable.
The Victims
Stephani's victims were young women, including 18-year-old Kimberly Compton and waitress Barbara Simons. These women met tragic ends at the hands of a man who showed no mercy during his assaults. Despite his tearful confessions, Stephani’s violence was relentless on his victims.
The Attack That Ended It All
Stephani’s reign of terror came to a halt in 1982 when he attacked Denise Williams. Williams fought back, and her resistance, along with quick actions by neighbors, led to Stephani's arrest. This time, the weepy voice couldn’t save him.
A Legacy of Fear
Paul Michael Stephani was sentenced to 40 years in prison, where he remained until his death in 1998. The “Weepy-Voiced Killer” left a lasting mark on Minnesota’s history, not just for his crimes, but for the eerie and unforgettable calls that revealed the mind of a truly disturbed individual.