Donnie Gene Craig
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- Gender
- male
- Country
- USA
- Location
- Okeechobee County, Florida, USA
- Date of birth
- September 8, 1965
- Age at first offence
- 22
- Characteristics
- robbery
- Victim profile
- Clifton Ellis
- Method of murder
- St abbing with knife
- Date(s) of murder
- March 30, 1987
- Years active
- 1987
- Date of arrest
- —
- Status
-
Released
Resentenced to 25 years in prison on May 27, 1988; released in January 2001
Background
Donnie Gene Craig was identified as a perpetrator of a robbery and killing at a home. The case summary described the motive as CE and stated that gay males robbed/killed at home.
The offence
The case summary stated that gay males were robbed and killed at home. The disposition stated that a 25-year sentence was imposed on one murder count.
Sentencing
Craig was sentenced to death. He was resentenced to 25 years in prison on May 27, 1988.
Appeals
The Florida Supreme Court issued opinions numbered 72591 and 73251.
Outcome
Craig was released in January 2001.
Other details
The case summary listed: SEX: M, RACE: W, TYPE: N, MOTIVE: CE, and stated: “Gay males robbed/killed at home.” The case summary referenced “Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers” and mentioned “Donnie Gene Craig” and “home last updates contact.”
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