Hunting Ground - The ‘Butcher Baker’ Alaska’s Most Notorious Serial

Murder Files Unsealed

The episode provides a detailed account of the life and crimes of Robert Hansen, a serial killer who operated in Anchorage, Alaska, between 1972 and 1983. The text outlines his troubled youth, multiple arrests for petty offenses, and a history of mental illness, including diagnoses of manic depression and bipolar disorder. It describes his methodical modus operandi, involving stalking, abduction, rape, and the "hunting" of his victims in remote areas. The text details the investigation, Hansen's capture, and his eventual plea bargain, in which he confessed to killing at least 17 women. The article also includes a comprehensive list of Hansen's known victims and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Finally, the text covers Hansen's imprisonment and his death in 2014 due to natural causes.