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Paul John Knowles (April 17, 1946 – December 18, 1974, death by a gunshot wound). Knowles was an American serial killer tied to the deaths of 20 people in 1974. Knowles claimed to have taken 35 lives.

The Casanova Killer’s (other names: Lester Daryl Gates. Daryl Golden) crimes span from July 26, 1974, to November 16, 1974.

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Knowles was always in the eye of the law and was incarcerated at the age of 19. Knowles spent some time in prison, later he was arrested again after stabbing a bartender during a fight. Knowles being handy with locks picked a lock in his detention cell and escaped on July 26, 1974.

On the night of his escape in Jacksonville, Florida, Knowles’ cross-country murder spree started, his victim a 65-year-old woman. Knowles ransacked her home for money, valuables, and stole her car. Knowles went on to kill in the following states: Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Texas, Alabama, Virginia, Georgia. The youngest victim known was 7 years old.

Knowles was apprehended on November 17, 1974.

“Knowles grabbed Sheriff Earl Lee’s handgun, discharging it through the holster in the process and while Lee was struggling with Knowles and attempting to keep control of the vehicle, Angel fired three shots into Knowles’ chest, killing him instantly”