Glen Rogers, known as “The Casanova Killer” for charming and murdering women, is set to be executed by lethal injection in May 15, nearly 30 years after his crimes.
At a Glance
- Glen Rogers, “The Casanova Killer,” scheduled for execution on May 15 in Florida
- Convicted of multiple murders, including Tina Marie Cribbs and Sandra Gallagher
- Florida Supreme Court denies final appeals, calls execution drug safe
- Rogers claimed involvement in O.J. Simpson case, but LAPD dismissed it
- Families of victims express relief, hope for closure
Final Curtain for a Killer
In a story that seems torn from the darkest pages of true crime lore, Glen Rogers—nicknamed “The Casanova Killer” for luring women with his seductive charm before brutally murdering them—is set to die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Raiford. The execution, slated for May 15, marks the fifth in the state this year and brings a gruesome saga to a close nearly three decades after his violent rampage.
Rogers, 61, gained notoriety after being convicted for the 1995 killing of Tina Marie Cribbs, whose body was discovered in a motel bathtub—clothed, soaked, and surrounded by bloodstained towels. He was also convicted of killing Sandra Gallagher in California and is suspected in several other unsolved cases nationwide. Despite Rogers’s own boastful claims of having killed 70 people—including assertions of involvement in the O.J. Simpson case—law enforcement consistently found no evidence linking him to those high-profile murders.
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A Legacy of Lies and Violence
Rogers’s pattern was chillingly consistent: meet women in bars, seduce them with false charm, and then betray their trust in the most horrific ways. Captured after a high-speed chase in Kentucky, Rogers made headlines by bragging to police about his murder count. While many of his confessions remain unverified, his convictions alone earned him a place among America’s most notorious serial killers.
Defense attorneys filed last-minute appeals citing his rare blood disorder, porphyria, arguing the state’s chosen sedative, etomidate, would cause unnecessary suffering. But the Florida Supreme Court swiftly rejected the plea, ruling death would occur “likely within one minute.” The justices also referred to Rogers as a “fledging serial killer,” emphasizing the state’s interest in seeing justice served without delay.
Families Seek Closure
For victims’ families, the execution is both a relief and a continuation of grief. Mary Dicke, mother of Tina Cribbs, told reporters, “God is on my side. I hope he will remain on my side until I do see this done.” Her words underscore the emotional toll endured by those left behind. Another relative described Rogers bluntly as “about the evilest thing I’ve ever imagined.”
As the execution draws near, Rogers’s twisted tale continues to fascinate and horrify. While the state readies the execution chamber, survivors and victims’ families prepare for what they hope will be the final chapter in a long nightmare. In a justice system often accused of delays and loopholes, this moment offers a rare, definitive ending—and a solemn reminder of lives lost to senseless violence.
