The Frankston Serial Killer: The Crimes of Paul Charles Denyer

Paul Charles Denyer, also known as the Frankston Serial Killer, is an Australian convicted of the murders of three women in 1993 in the suburb of Frankston, Victoria. His crimes shocked Australia and led to his life imprisonment.

In this blog, I offer an overview of his background and the case.

Early Life

Paul Charles Denyer was born on April 14 1972, in Sydney, Australia. Denyer had a troubled upbringing and was known to exhibit psychopathic tendencies from a young age. He had a fascination with killing animals and was suspended from school for violent behaviour.

Denyer had a difficult time maintaining employment and had a history of harassment toward women before committing the murders.

The Frankston Murders

In 1993, Paul Denyer went on a killing spree in Frankston, targeting young women. His victims were:

1. Elizabeth Stevens (18 years old) was killed on June 11, 1993.

2. Deborah Fream (22 years old) was murdered on July 8, 1993.

3. Natalie Russell (17 years old) was murdered on July 30, 1993.

All three victims were found in isolated areas, and their deaths were marked by extreme violence.