The Gainesville Ripper, later identified as Danny Rolling, was a serial killer who terrorized the city of Gainesville, Florida, in August 1990. Over the course of four days, Rolling murdered five students, including Sonja Larson, Christina Powell, Christa Hoyt, Manuel Taboada, and Tracy Paules. His methods were brutal, involving stabbing, mutilation, and decapitation. The investigation into the murders was extensive, with the police department receiving numerous tips and leads. Rolling was eventually caught on September 7, 1990, after a witness reported seeing him near the scene of one of the crimes. He was later linked to the murders through DNA evidence and was sentenced to death for his crimes. Rolling's case is a disturbing example of the horrors of serial killing and the importance of community vigilance.