Cleo Joel Green

Homicide
3known / alleged victims
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Case Facts
Gender
male
Country
USA
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Date of birth
1958
Age at first offence
25
Characteristics
rape, robbery, history of mental illness
Victim profile
Elderly women
Method of murder
???
Date(s) of murder
1983
Years active
1983
Date of arrest
August 14, 1983
Status

Ruled incompetent for trial in 1984

Case Summary

Case record: Cleo Joel Green

Background

Cleo Joel Green was described as a “possessed” home-invader and a rape-slayer of elderly women.

The offence

Green was associated with rape and robberies.

Investigation

The motive field listed “Sex.”

Trial

Green was ruled incompetent for trial in 1984.

Outcome

Other details

  • NAME: Cleo Joel Green
  • SEX: M
  • RACE: ?
  • TYPE: T
  • MOTIVE: Sex.
  • CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS: “Rape - Robberies”

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