The summer of 1990 was one of terror for the city of Gainesville, Florida, as a serial killer, known as the Gainesville Ripper, stalked the streets, claiming the lives of five college students. The first victim was 17-year-old Sonja Larson, who was found brutally murdered in her apartment on August 24, 1990. Over the next few days, four more victims would be discovered, all of whom had been killed in a similar manner. The investigation into the murders was led by the Gainesville Police Department, with assistance from the FBI. As the police delved deeper into the case, they began to focus on a suspect named Danny Rolling, a 31-year-old drifter who had a history of violence. On September 7, 1990, Rolling was arrested in Ocala, Florida, after a traffic stop. He was subsequently linked to the murders through DNA evidence and was charged with the crimes. Rolling's trial was highly publicized, with many of the victims' families in attendance. He was eventually found guilty of the murders and was sentenced to death. On October 25, 2006, Danny Rolling was executed in Florida's death chamber, bringing an end to the life of the man known as the Gainesville Ripper. The impact of the Gainesville Ripper's crimes can still be felt today, with many in the community continuing to remember the victims and advocate for victims' rights.