Ronnie Shelton
American serial rapist
About Ronnie Shelton
Lived 1961 – 2018 (aged 56). Ronnie Shelton was an American.
Crimes Shelton's modus operandi was to break into victims' homes wearing something to obscure his face. Shelton was found guilty of 220 charges, including 49 rapes of over 30 women in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard McMonagle sentenced him to between 1,554 and 3,195 years in prison.
Death
On September 25, 2018, at 4:30pm Shelton, aged 56, jumped from the top of a prison building, suffering a skull fracture upon impact with the concrete below. He was pronounced dead at 8:15 pm at nearby MetroHealth Medical Center. Investigators did not suspect foul play.
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Who was Ronnie Shelton?
American serial rapist (1961-2018)
When was Ronnie Shelton born?
Ronnie Shelton was born on 1 October 1961.
When did Ronnie Shelton die?
Ronnie Shelton died on 25 September 2018 in Grafton Correctional Institution.
What nationality was Ronnie Shelton?
Ronnie Shelton was American.
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