The Gainesville Ripper, also known 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 two women who were found dead in their apartment, and three men who were found dead in a separate incident. The crimes were highly publicized due to their brutality, and the city was gripped with fear as the police searched for the killer. The investigation was led by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, which worked closely with the FBI to identify the killer. In September 1990, Rolling was arrested in Ocala, Florida, after a traffic stop revealed a suspicious odor coming from his vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a number of items, including a knife and a mask, which were later linked to the crimes. Rolling was subsequently charged with the murders and was later convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed by lethal injection in 2006. The case had a significant impact on the city of Gainesville, leading to increased security measures and a greater sense of awareness about the dangers of serial killers. The case also raised questions about the role of mental illness in serial killing, as Rolling had a history of psychiatric problems and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.