Todd Kohlhepp appeared to be an upstanding real estate businessman, but his hidden life as a serial killer shocked the nation.
At a Glance
- Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people in South Carolina while maintaining a successful real estate career.
- His chilling product reviews on Amazon hinted at his crimes.
- A police rescue of Kala Brown exposed Kohlhepp’s criminal activities.
- Kohlhepp was sentenced to seven consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole.
The Double Life of a Serial Killer
Kohlhepp, a notorious figure in South Carolina’s criminal history, earned infamy as the “Amazon Review Killer.” Despite his facade as a thriving real estate agent, he murdered seven innocents. His eerie online reviews, such as “Haven’t stabbed anyone yet. When I do, it will be with a quality tool like this,” hinted at his sinister activities.
The Fox Nation series illuminating Kohlhepp’s crimes emphasizes the uncovering of his secret life. Details emerge, linking his chilling online presence to his acts of violence. His disturbing reviews, such as “Solid locks.. have 5 on a shipping container.. won’t stop them.. but sure will slow them down til they are too old to care,” provide a grim insight into his mind.
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A Manifestation of Early Warning Signs
Describing Kohlhepp’s childhood reveals a troublesome narrative, where aggression and mental health issues appeared as early as age nine. His first serious run-in with the law occurred at 15, when he kidnapped a girl at gunpoint, wielding a “small blue steel handgun at her head.” This led to a lengthy prison stint and inclusion on Arizona’s sex offender registry.
With 14 years served, Kohlhepp emerged a changed man, but not in the way most would have hoped. In 2003, he executed the Chesnee motorcycle shop massacre, taking four lives. He masked these atrocities by establishing himself academically and professionally, successfully ingraining himself into South Carolina’s business realm.
Ans: Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ reviewed his products of torture. Between 2003 and 2016, he murdered seven people — all while leaving chilling comments about some of his weapons online. His murder spree started on Nov. 6, 2003. He had allegedly been laughed out of
— Kajol Srinivasan (@LOLrakshak) March 24, 2022
The Investigation Unfolds
The disturbing truth unraveled when police rescued Kala Brown in 2016, chained inside a shipping container on Kohlhepp’s property. This dramatic discovery led police to uncover his heinous actions. Kohlhepp’s subsequent confessions included the murders of Johnny and Meagan Coxie, further darkening his legacy.
In 2017, Kohlhepp admitted guilt for seven murders, two kidnappings, and sexual assault, earning him seven consecutive life sentences. Now incarcerated at the Broad River Correctional Facility, his story serves as a chilling reminder of the complex interactions between hidden evil and apparent normality.
Sources:
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14247599/Serial-killer-Todd-Kohlhepp-left-creepy-Amazon-reviews-weapons-woman-chained-storage-container-new-documentary-explores-double-life.html
- https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/todd-kohlhepp-amazon-review-killer-now-true-story/
- https://nation.foxnews.com/amazon-review-killer-nation/
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/32636091/todd-kohlhepp-amazon-review-killer/