Glen Rogers, perhaps better known as the “Casanova Killer” and the “Cross Country Killer,” was executed on May 15, 2025. He was lethally injected at the age of 62. The execution took place at 6:16 p.m. at Florida State Prison, marking him as the 16th inmate executed in the United States this year and the fifth in Florida alone. Rogers is a native of Hamilton, Ohio. He was ultimately convicted for a string of violent murders committed in five different states, mostly against women and single mothers.
Rogers’ life would be filled with tragedy and chaos from a young age. He had grown up with no love or moral guidance, having seen his drunken father beat his mother. Once he reached his teen years, he began to use more lethal forms of drugs. This irresponsible activity soon progressed to breaking and entering homes and eventually led to alcohol dependency for life. His chaotic childhood certainly played a role in creating a life that spiraled into violence and criminal activity.
Throughout his life, Rogers hustled many jobs, from driving a school bus to working at a carnival. None of these roles ever really captured the man he was to his core. Instead, he gained notoriety for his heinous crimes, which included the murders of five individuals across four states: California, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. The victims were:
- Mark Peters, a 72-year-old retired electrician in Hamilton, Ohio.
- Andy Lou Jiles Sutton, a 37-year-old mother of four in Bossier City, Louisiana.
- Linda Price, a 34-year-old mother of two in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Tina Marie Cribbs, a 34-year-old mother of two in Tampa, Florida.
- Sandra Gallagher, a 33-year-old mother of three in Santa Monica, California.
A Life of Crime
Rogers’ criminal activities escalated quickly. He had met four of his victims in bars the nights they were killed. His rampage involved a total of three murders, all within the span of just six days. Each one of these killings, nonetheless, left families shattered and communities gripped by terror. The brutality and randomness of his crimes horrified Americans across the nation.
Stung by bad arrests Rogers himself was again arrested several times over his lifetime. Ultimately, at the age of 33, he was arrested and served close to 30 years on death row. He was subjected to nearly two decades worth of different appeals and challenges while imprisoned. Ultimately, he paid the ultimate price with a death sentence for crossing the street.
On the day of his execution, Rogers used his final words to express support for former President Donald Trump while addressing the families of his victims.
“President Trump, keep making America great. I’m ready to go.” – Glen Rogers
Closure for Victims’ Families
Yet for the many families that Rogers victimized, his execution provided some sense of closure. Randy Roberson’s first reaction when news broke of the execution was relief. Unfortunately, his mother, Andy Lou Jiles Sutton had also become one of Rogers’ victims.
“It helps a lot, just knowing that he’s not here anymore,” Roberson stated. At the same time, he mused on the oddity of Rogers’ execution and being troubled by how easy it looked.
I hope it wouldn’t have been so easy for him. He just laid down and went to sleep, that he didn’t actually receive what was due him, he added.
Other family members echoed similar sentiments. Jerri Vallicella’s sister remarked on the emotional toll taken by Rogers’ actions over the years.
“It’s been 30 years of nightmares, and I’m ready for this to be over,” she said.
The emotional aftermath of Rogers’ crimes continues to haunt those left behind. One victim’s sister was less measured in her choice of words, calling Rogers “pure evil.”
Rogers’ home life was a major factor in his development as a criminal. Those who interacted with him remarked that his child experiences robbed him of critical family structure and moral compass. It’s easy to see why witnessing violence in the home as a child impacted his eventual behavior as an adult.
The Impact of a Troubled Life
In the aftermath of his execution, several family members of both races turned to religion for their comfort and hope. As one family member said, it’s a thread that we’ve seen throughout all victims of violence.
“We know God is on my side,” Dicke proclaimed. I fully trust that He will continue to stay with me until I see this through.
Glen Rogers’ story provides a tragic example of how our circumstances early in life affect our decisions as we grow older. Each one of these decisions has had devastating ramifications. Today, his execution occurred at long last. Resilience Today families of color can begin the healing process that his actions consistently inflicted on them over decades.
Glen Rogers’ story serves as a tragic reminder of how early life circumstances can intertwine with later choices leading to devastating consequences. With his execution now complete, families can begin to heal from the pain inflicted by his actions over the years.
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