John Oertel, an 84-year-old man from East St. Louis, Illinois, was tragically murdered on May 12, 1979. His death was part of a series of violent crimes committed by Girvies Davis and Richard Holman, who were known as "The .22 Caliber Killers". The pair were involved in a series of robberies and murders in the late 1970s, targeting elderly victims.
On the day of Oertel's murder, Davis and Holman broke into Oertel's residence and shot him during the robbery. The motive behind these crimes ...
MEMBER ACCESS
Continue reading the complete case summary
Unlock the full case narrative for John Oertel, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.
Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member?
Log in
