David Lee Gage, Craigslist rapist, commits suicide

by tvtayber | June 10, 2009 at 11:55 am

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David Lee Gage, the so-called Craigslist rapist, was found guilty in May 2009 of raping 3 women he found using Craigslist's 'erotic services.' Apparently unable to face time in prison David Lee Gage decided to commit suicide. Gage was found dead in his jail cell in Wichita, Kan. at 6:10 a.m. Monday, June 8.

The 52-year-old from Wichita had been in custody since August 2008. He was awaiting transfer to prison after being convicted in May of seven felony counts, including three counts of rape.

Prosecutors say Gage met the women at motels, then flashed a federal marshal's badge and threatened to arrest them for prostitution if they didn't have sex with him.

Gage was facing 30 years in prison for his charges. He believed he would not live for long because of health issues.

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