The “Casanova Killer” Meets His Destiny In Florida

The notorious “Casanova Killer,” Glen Rogers, awaits execution as families of his victims seek closure for crimes committed decades ago.

Quick Takes

Glen Rogers, dubbed the “Casanova Killer,” is set to be executed in Florida on May 15, 2025.
Rogers was convicted for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs and sentenced to death for Sandra Gallagher’s murder.
Despite appeals, the Supreme Courts upheld his death sentence, rejecting his defense of potential pain from a blood disorder during execution.
Rogers claimed he murdered Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, but investigators dismissed these claims.

Rogers’ Notorious Killing Spree

Glen Rogers, known for his charm and dubbed the “Casanova Killer,” committed a series of gruesome murders in the mid-1990s. His killing spree spanned multiple states, targeting unsuspecting women whom he captivated in bars before attacking them. With a criminal history including murder, robbery, and auto theft, Rogers quickly gained notoriety.

Rogers was arrested in Kentucky, claiming to have killed 70 women, an assertion investigators did not fully substantiate. Investigations linked him to at least five confirmed murders across several states, including Florida and California. Despite his claims of responsibility for the high-profile murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, these were ultimately dismissed by authorities as fabrications.

Legal Challenges and Execution Details

Rogers’ legal team argued that his blood disorder, porphyria, could lead to extreme pain if the drug etomidate was used in his lethal injection. Both Florida and the U.S. Supreme Courts rejected this constitutional challenge, paving the way for his death sentence. On April 16, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant, finalizing preparations for his execution at Florida State Prison in Raiford.

Legal proceedings revealed his troubled past, with evidence of childhood abuse emerging only after his sentencing. Despite numerous appeals against his convictions and sentences, all were denied, maintaining the integrity of the legal process in holding Rogers accountable for his heinous crimes.

Impact on Victims’ Families

The impending execution brings a sense of closure to the grieving families of Rogers’ victims. Mary Dicke, mother of victim Tina Marie Cribbs, expressed the enduring trauma and hope for divine justice. “God is on my side. I hope he will remain on my side until I do see this done,” she said. With Rogers being the 16th U.S. inmate to be executed in 2025, Mary had made good on her vow.

Rogers’ notoriety as the “Casanova Killer” for his deceptive charm serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by such predators. His imminent execution marks the end of a prolonged chapter of legal battles, bringing some peace to those affected by his brutal crimes.