Abul Djabar
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Abul Djabar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abul Djabar Afghanistan |
| Died | 21 October 1970 |
| Cause of death | Hanging |
| Other names | "The Turban Killer" |
| Motive | Sexual desire |
| Conviction | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 65–300+ |
| Country | Kingdom of Afghanistan |
Date apprehended | October 1970 |
Abul Djabar (died 21 October 1970) was an Afghan serial killer and rapist who killed at least 65 people, and was suspected of murdering over 300 men and boys.[1][2]
He would strangle his victims with a turban while raping them. Djabar was arrested by police while trying to kill another victim. He was sentenced to death and hanged on 21 October 1970. Two innocent people had previously been executed for the murders.[3]
