", Robinson said the "best piece of advice" she can give other victims or potential victims of crime is to respond in a way that makes you "feel confident" and "strong.". He was married twice, in 1988 and in 1999. Failed to remove flower. Market data provided by Factset. Then, early in the morning of June 23, 2002, a panicked 15-year-old girl with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrists dashed out of an apartment complex in Columbia, S.C. She ran to a car and pleaded with the driver to take her to the nearest police station. Richard Marc Edward Evonitz (July 29, 1963 - June 27, 2002) was an American serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist responsible for the deaths of three teenaged girls in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and the abduction and rape of a 15-year-old girl in Richland County, South Carolina. "He walked me around to the drivers side of the car, opened the door, pulled the seat forward and told me to get in.". Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. His hair matched hairs found on the girls' bodies, along with blue acrylic fibres from a pair of furry handcuffs that he had purchased as a sex toy. This account has been disabled. %%EOF She told the Washington Post in 2002: "Our family feels he is facing a much harsher punishment than he ever would have on Earth.". In July 1988, 25-year-old Evonitz was living alone in Portland aboard the Koelsch, having left his 16-year-old fiance behind in South Carolina. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Richard Evonitz was born on the 29th of July, 1963. Like many famous people and celebrities, Richard Evonitz kept his personal life private. The Kara Robinson Story premieres on Oxygen Sunday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. ET/PT, available online and on demand. 0000001251 00000 n "I knew if I woke him up and wasnt successful [in getting out] that would probably be when I would get hurt, and when his sadistic nature would kick in. 0000006065 00000 n Her sister Pam, 21, had been inside the house at the time, and heard nothing no struggles or screams. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She suffered a panic attack when Evonitz put her back in the container while he called his wife, who was at Walt Disney World with his mother. On the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 9, 1996, Sofia Silva, 16, went outside to do her homework on the front steps of her family's home in Virginia's Spotsylvania County. The decade was dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, Cuban Missile Crisis, antiwar protests and saw the assassinations of US President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Evonitz locked Robinson in his home and repeatedly sexually assaulted her, according to the FBI. When the man who took her fell asleep, she freed herself from his bindings, fled the home and told authorities what happened. Drag images here or select from your computer for Richard Marc Edward Evonitz memorial. 0000000016 00000 n Legal Statement. People of this zodiac sign like to be admired, expensive things, bright colors, and dislike being ignored, facing difficulties, not being treated specially. Try again later. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The man asked if he could give her some magazines and suddenly pulled a gun on Kara and forced her into his car. Years passed with no useful clues, despite an America's Most Wanted broadcast on the case and a $150,000 reward. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. When she explained that her friend's mum wasn't home, Evonitz moved closer and said he was handing out brochures. We have set your language to She said: "It is hard to check out when you are exercising because you have to be in tune with your body. He was born on July 29, 1963 and his birthplace is South Carolina. Richard Marc Evonitz was beloved by friends and family. "I wanted that vengeance of looking him and him knowing that he was outsmarted by a 15-year-old girl. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Richard Evonitz is a Criminal, zodiac sign: Leo. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Now 34, Kara has told the chilling story of how she miraculously survived a sick child predator who shackled her to his bed and held her captive for 18 hours while his wife was at Disney World with his mother. Kara said: "I was there for 18 hours with him. (STF/The Free Lance-Star). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She showed her mettle eight years earlier as a 15-year-old, getting away from killer Richard Marc Evonitz. Please reset your password. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-2020, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He had a car - a white Toyota Corolla - and. Kara Robinson Chamberlain was just 15 years old when serial killer Richard Evonitz approached her outside her friend's house and pulled a gun on her, forcing her to get in to a large storage bin he carried in the back of his car. Serving a spotless eight years in the U.S. Navy, he was a town hero who lived in harmony in an exclusive South Carolina neighborhood. xref Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was handsome, intelligent, and compassionate. Before killing himself in 2002, he confessed several murders to his sister. Police suspect Evonitz was responsible for at least one other murder and multiple rapes. Kara said: "From that moment I kind of realised that he would probably not let me go and it would be up to me to get out and escape. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. A serial killer abducted 15-year-old Kara Robinson in 2002, forced her into his vehicle and restrained her inside his Columbia, South Carolina, home. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. She memorized the serial number of the storage container she was put inside, the magnets on her captor's fridge, the caged animals he owned, and the fact that there were long strands of red hair in a hairbrush she saw lying around. startxref Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Serial killer and rapist who murdered three girls in Virginia during the 1990s. 0000007770 00000 n www.websleuths.com Psychics reported visions of farmhouses, cornfields and cars, wrote Diane Fanning in "Into the Water," a 2002 book on the case. BTK serial killer's daughter says she would be 'very surprised' if father was involved in Oklahoma homicide. The 15-year-old went "along with the things he" wanted her to do to survive, which meant "volunteering to do things" like sweep his kitchen or have conversations with him, Robinson recalled. "It was like memory dump," she'd later recall. Evonitz had used those handcuffs to restrain Kara inside his apartment in Columbia in June 2002. Her survival story has been featured in a Lifetime movie released Feb. 11, "The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story" and a documentary, "Escaping Captivity: The Kara Robinson Story. In a TikTok video that went viral last year, she relived her harrowing experience and offered advice on how to escape a captor and manage trauma. "Talk to yourself in a positive manner, like, I am strong, I [can] get through something like that. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Email tips toaudrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants. The only ones who saw Evonitz's dark side were his victims. Richard is also well known as, Serial killer and rapist who murdered three girls in Virginia during the 1990s. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. February 10, 2022 ~ By Shari Rose. Kara Robinson accepts plaque at graduation of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 2010. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Through the ordeal, Robinson made detailed mental notes of the man and his surroundings. Richard Marc Evonitz was a seemingly normal guy on the surface. Only 15, she had no idea the man forcing her into the back of a car was a serial killer and rapist who had already murdered three girls. Authorities said Evonitz has lived or traveled in California, Virginia, Florida and Texas. This browser does not support getting your location. Several details suggested that this was the work of the same person who had murdered Silva. Rhonda Belle Martin: Alabama poisoner who murdered six family members; suspected of poisoning at . He and Henry Lee Lucas were both serial killers with ties to Virginia. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. (AP) In the early 2000s, he kidnapped and raped another young woman in South Carolina. A system error has occurred. All rights reserved. "I wanted him to look at me and know that choosing me was the biggest mistake he ever made.". he went to the Lisk family home in Spotsylvania. 0000012875 00000 n Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. (Robert A. Martin/AP). Speaking after the escape, Lexington County Sheriff James Metts told the Washington Post: "She was so, so alert. After his crimes, Fredericksburg never seemed as safe. A second look at the findings connecting fibers from Roush's van to those from Silva's body showed that there had been several mistakes in the lab work. Kara Robinson is speaking out in a true-crime documentary. Robinson wished that Evonitz had been prosecuted rather than killing himself. Richard Marc Edward Evonitz (July 29, 1963 - June 27, 2002) was an American serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist responsible for the deaths of three teenaged girls in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and the abduction and rape of a 15-year-old girl in Richland County, South Carolina. Robinson was able to escape Evonitz's Columbia, South Carolina, apartment in 2002. Year should not be greater than current year. He pulled a gun. Sisters Kristin, 15, and Kati Lisk, 12, were abducted as they returned home from school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on May 1, 1997, seven months after Sofia was killed. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. On June 27, 2002, "police finally caught up with him in Florida, where he led them on a high-speed chase, and finally cornered him," wrote the New York Daily News. Forced to climb into a large plastic container in the back seat in broad daylight, she tried to keep track of the car's turns and even memorise the serial number inside the container. In one swift movement, she moved the items, shoved the vacuum cleaner into the closet and slammed it shut, opened the front door and ran out. Who are the richest people in the world? Evonitz has been suspected of other murders, and confessed a number of crimes to his sister shortly before committing suicide. You have funeral questions, we have answers. The corpse had purple nail polish on her fingers and toes, and was wrapped in a blue blanket. Finally free from the bed, she got dressed and went to the front door, but it was blocked by the plastic container, household objects and a vacuum cleaner hanging out of a closet which had accordion doors. He joined the publication in 2021 on the crime beat. In other words, Robinson followed Evonitz's orders in an effort to survive. Richard Evonitz was born in South Carolina. FOR RICHARD EVONITZ To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. "The first . A day earlier, the girl, Kara Robinson, had been watering flowers in front of a friend's house when a strange man drove up and started chatting with her. Richard Marc Evonitz was born to Joe Evonitz and Tess Evonitz in Colombia, South Carolina at Providence Hospital. Exercise and physical fitness have been a key part of her mental well-being. He was Richard Marc Evonitz, 38, who seemed to be an ordinary guy a decorated Navy veteran and a married man with a job, friends and a place in the community. "He told me he would let me go when he was 'finished' with me, but me being the stubborn person that I am I thought, 'Im not going to wait on you'.". But Tracy Edwards Couldn't Escape the Trauma, His Attorney Says, Uvalde Mom Files Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturer, Police and Others Over Daughter's Murder. Richard Marc Evonitz forever changed the way area residents view the community. 0000006972 00000 n He was married twice, in 1988 and in 1999. Join us in watching . 0000003144 00000 n Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She was held captive for 18 hours and sexually assaulted by Richard Evonitz - completely unaware . <<6f7baa0bcb8e424c80cc325a4392dcdc>]>> He put a gun to the side of my neck, and that basically looked like all of my internal dialogue stopped, and it just became survival. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was caught after his last rape victim was able to flee while he slept. EXCLUSIVE: Kara Robinson Chamberlain was 15 when serial killer Richard Evonitz kidnapped her at gunpoint and took her back to his home while his wife was at Walt Disney World. He was best known for being a Criminal. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "He pulled a gun. Her body was found 20 miles away in a shallow pond a month later. Bookmark this page and come back often for updates. Try again. Kara said the driver didn't seem "creepy or scary" as he approached her and asked if her parents were home. Their devastated father Ron Lisk told reporters in 2002: "Patti and I were robbed of our children. One sister, Kristin Weyland of Irmo, could not be reached Monday for comment.. (Kara Robinson Chamberlain). Eight years later, this tough-as-nails girl would graduate from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, the sole woman in her class and begin a career as a crime fighter. He was caught after his last rape victim was able to flee while he slept. 0000002871 00000 n Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Photo: Kara Robinson Chamberlain/Instagram, All About Kara Robinson, Whose Daring Escape from Captivity Led to Her Predator's Capture, Inside the Hunt for San Francisco's Notorious Doodler Serial Killer: 'His Victims Deserve Justice', Woman Escapes Suspected Kidnapper at Gas Station a Year After Being Taken: 'Deeply Disturbing', Woman Adopted as Infant Learns that Biological Mom Was Allegedly Murdered by Serial Killers, Mo. Richard Evonitz was a serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist responsible for the deaths of three girls in Spotsylvania County, Virginia and the abduction and rape of a 15-year-old girl in Richland County, South Carolina. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. But he was later determined to be a "sexually sadistic psychopath," and responsible for the murders of the three girls. He was handsome, intelligent, and compassionate. Richard was known as a serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist of 3 young girls. 0000010206 00000 n We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. By the time police got to Evonitz's apartment, he was gone. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Please try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. She was able to give us information down to the exactness of what was in the apartment.". He was urged to surrender peacefully but kept a pistol in his hand until a police dog was released; after being bitten multiple times, Evonitz shot himself and was declared dead at 10:52 p.m. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "Im disappointed because I really dont have much doubt that there were other victims other than the ones we know about. 0000000992 00000 n You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Serving a spotless eight years in the U.S. Navy, he was a town hero who lived in harmony in an exclusive South Carolina neighborhood. Other facets of his character fit the image perfectly. Aside from some flashbacks and anxiety within months of her abduction, Kara said an emotional detachment allowed her to "escape the typical trauma experience" for years. Read the full blog here: https://networthbirthday.com/richard-marc-evonitz/Follow us on:------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latestcelebarticles/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latestcelebarticlesTwitter: https://twitter.com/Latestcelebart1Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LatestCelebArticles/_saved/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LatestCelebArticlesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latestceleb-articles-599b881b2/Visit our Website:-------------------------------https://www.latestcelebarticles.com/#latestcelebarticles #RichardMarcEvonitz At a press conference in August 2002, Spotsylvania County Sheriff Ronald Knight wept alongside the girls' families as he announced the cases had been solved. Richard Marc Evonitz is part of the Baby boomers generation. Try again later. Police quickly focused on Karl Michael Roush, 44, whose string of petty crimes involved traffic violations, trespassing, indecent exposure and "visiting a bawdy place." One reported seeing Sofia in a body of water surrounded by vegetation. Richard Marc Evonitz was a seemingly normal guy on the surface. Investigators dropped the murder charge against Roush and started a hunt for a serial killer. In the early 2000s, he kidnapped and raped another young woman in South Carolina. Evonitz stopped the car, a green Pontiac Firebird, at the side of a road as he prepared to smuggle Kara into his apartment without neighbours noticing. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. I could describe being inside of the apartment, obviously. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In 1987, he had been arrested for exposing himself to a young girl. Despite his depraved crimes, his widow Hope Evonitz stood by him, telling the Washington Post at the time: "He was my husband, he is still my husband, and I love him dearly.". Evonitz's first victim, 16-year-old high school student Sofia Silva, vanished outside her home in suburban Fredericksburg, Virginia, on September 9, 1996. Verify and try again. He had been stalking Kristen Lisk, age 15, and Kati Lisk, age 12, and would abduct both of them from their front . Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. The 1960s were an era of protests. We will continue to update information on Richard Evonitzs parents. Plant Trees Funeral services. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She showed her mettle eight years earlier as a 15-year-old, getting away from killer Richard Marc Evonitz. HtUKs0WQbUoG380\iMzVdkW ~q2=9=yl/Bor[tkxWt%\lXHhpI:'$. Filled with adrenaline, she repeated three things over and over in her head: "Gather information, wait for him to be complacent, escape.". David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Surrounded by police, the monster shot and killed himself to avoid being captured. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. KARA ROBINSON RECALLS HOW SHE ESCAPED FROM A SERIAL KILLER IN DOC: I WAS NOT GOING TO BE HIS INTENDED VICTIM, Kara Robinson was abducted by serial killer Richard Evonitz from her friend's yard in 2002. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. IDAHO MURDERS: BTK SERIAL KILLER ON SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AND BYRAN KOHBERGER, I KNOW HOW HE FEELS. "My body just automatically kicked into survival. The state's forensic lab found hairs, blue fibers, and a purple flake in Roush's van that appeared to be a match to similar fibers taken from the corpse. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. People who are born with the Sun as the ruling planet are courageous, self-expressive and bold. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She planned to be moving to Vermont with Laura Lollie Winans 26. 0000009507 00000 n Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The abduction became the biggest mistake of Richard Evonitz's criminal career when Robinson escaped and eventually sent police down his path. True Crime Writer in Las Vegas. I am lucky. Examinations of his belongings connected Evonitz to the deaths of the three girls, and there is reason to believe that he is behind other unsolved cases. Kara asked questions and studied the flat to gather details about her captor - finding out he was in the Navy, memorising the addresses of his dentist and doctor from magnets on his fridge, and realising a woman lived in the apartment with him. Richard Thomas Evonitz, 73, of Fredericksburg died on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. "It has been a tool to help me come back to myself. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His family remembers two different stories from Marc's childhood, that might give some insight into his obsession with . He was caught after his last rape victim was able to flee while he slept. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Five days later, their bodies were found in a river 40 miles away. Before they left to go hiking Lollie told her friends shed be back for their. It is also known as being the most generous and noble of signs. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Richard (Marc) Evonitz, 38, killed himself after his 15-year-old kidnap victim, Kara Robinson Chamberlain, escaped and led police to his apartment in Columbia, South Carolina in June 2002. When she led police back to Evonitz's apartment, he was gone. 0000003475 00000 n 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Nationality: United States. Police finally caught up with him in Florida, where he led them on a high-speed chase, and finally cornered him. 0000008674 00000 n UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said the Feb. 6 quake that rocked southeast Turkey and parts of northern Syria has compounded existing crises in war-torn Syria. Richard Marc Evonitz was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1963. . I am grateful. Roush was charged with Sofia's murder and prosecutors went about preparing a case against him. Dressed in her pyjamas, she was watering flowers for her friend's mum when a car drove past and came back moments later, pulling into the driveway. Richard Evonitz had lived in Fredericksburg when Sofia, Kristin and Kati were abducted and murdered. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They were all young girls who had been snatched in front of their homes, killed and then dumped in water. By the time authorities arrived, Evonitz had fled, eventually making his way to Sarasota, Florida. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In 1987 he ran into trouble with the law when he exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl and he was arrested one month later when his ship returned to port. "I thought he was going to wake up and look out the window and shoot me, but I knew that at least I was out of his apartment and someone would see me.". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He received a Good Conduct Medal while serving in the United States Navy.

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