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Florida, May 15, 2025 — Glen Rogers, the man once dubbed the “Casanova Killer,” was executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison after nearly three decades on death row. But it was his final words — a tribute to Donald Trump and a cryptic message — that reignited headlines around a case long thought to be closed.
Rogers, 61, was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m., bringing to an end a notorious chapter of American crime history. Known for his charm, cross-country trail of violence, and dramatic courtroom presence, Rogers had been convicted in two brutal 1995 murders, and was suspected in dozens more.
From Carnival Worker to Convicted Killer
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Glen Rogers once traveled with carnivals before becoming one of the most elusive serial murder suspects of the 1990s. His victims — women in their 30s, often petite and red-haired — fit a chillingly consistent profile.
He was convicted of murdering Sandra Gallagher in California and Tina Marie Cribbs in Florida, both within weeks of each other in 1995. He later boasted of killing up to 70 people, though he recanted that claim.
A Political Turn at the End
As the drugs took effect in the sterile execution chamber, Rogers offered an unexpected farewell. “President Trump, keep making America great. I’m ready to go,” he said. Then, in an enigmatic twist, he added: “In the near future, your questions will be answered.”
He did not elaborate, leaving officials, observers, and media outlets guessing at what he meant.
Closure for Some, Pain for Others
While family members of Tina Cribbs declined to speak publicly, others directly affected by Rogers’ crimes were present. Debbie Spikes, sister of suspected victim Linda Price, traveled from Mississippi to witness the execution.
“It was very hard to see, you know? But at least we think we have a closure,” she told WLBT News.
The O.J. Simpson Rumor Resurfaces
In 2012, Rogers’ name emerged in connection with the infamous 1994 double homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. A documentary by his brother, My Brother the Serial Killer, suggested Glen had claimed involvement.
However, the Los Angeles Police Department swiftly rejected the theory, stating, “We know who killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.” O.J. Simpson, acquitted in the criminal trial but found liable in civil court, died in April 2024 from cancer.
Legacy of Speculation and Fear
Rogers’ execution may mark the end of legal proceedings, but not of curiosity. His final words, oddly political and cryptic, were in keeping with a life steeped in manipulation and contradiction.
For the families of the victims, the spectacle of his final moments is unlikely to bring peace. But it closes a page in a case that haunted investigators and headlines for over 30 years.
Whether his last message was delusion, bravado, or a final game, one truth remains: Glen Rogers, in life and death, thrived on mystery.
