Rudolph Marek

Rudolph Michael Marek is a serial killer.

Background and Shooting Spree
A Rayne City-born gas technician and father of two, Marek was actually an introverted loner, with self-esteem problems as well as a vivid fantasy life. To relieve stress, he embarked on a sniper shooting spree, targeting random people from rooftops and elevated positions he gained access to by claiming to be a cable guy. He also wrote a letter to the press, taking credit for the murders and challenging the authorities.

Arrest and Trial
Marek was eventually caught in the act, thanks to a surveillance operation launched by the multi-agency task force charged with the case. He confessed to the murders, pled guilty, and was condemned to several consecutive life sentences.

Modus Operandi
Marek shot his victims from long distances with a scoped Remington Model 742 semi-automatic rifle. He got access to rooftops and other elevated positions by claiming to be a cable guy.

Profile
Marek is an "internalizer" type of offender, meaning he has to put emotional and physical distance from his victims, depersonalizing them. He has a vivid fantasy life concerning urges of manipulation, domination, and control, which, when not satisfied in the everyday world, prompted him to kill.

Known Victims
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Real-Life Inspiration

 * Thomas Dillon: