Ronald Gene Simmons
American spree killer (1940-1990)
Ronald Gene Simmons, Sr. (July 15, 1940 – June 25, 1990) was an American spree killer, who killed 16 people over a week-long period that started December 28, 1987, by shooting and/or strangling, primarily in Russellville, Arkansas and all occurring in Arkansas. A retired military serviceman, Simmons murdered 14 members of his family, including a daughter he had sexually abused and the child he had fathered with her, a former co-worker, a stranger, and wounded four others.
| Ronald Gene Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy (1957-63) United States Air Force (ca. 1965-79) |
| Years of service | 1957-1963 (USN) ca. 1965-1979 (USAF) |
| Rank |  Master sergeant (USAF) |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Airforce Ribbon for Excellent Marksmanship[1] |
Simmons was sentenced to death 16 times on February 10, 1989, and after refusing to appeal his sentence, was executed by Arkansas in 1990.