Obituary of Ottis Toole

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Ottis Toole

Ottis Elwood Toole (born March 5, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida) was a criminal who was best known for being convicted of six counts of murder after he made confessions which he later recanted, which resulted in murder convictions. Ottis died on September 15, 1996 and his death was reportedly because of liver cirrhosis. He died young at age 49.

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Ottis Toole Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Toole, Ottis
    • Common Name: Ottis Toole
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    • Birth Date: March 05, 1947
    • Age: 49 (at death)
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Active Years: 1961-1983
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Ottis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ottis Elwood Toole
    • Father: Bill H. Toole (1906-1964)
    • Mother: Sarah L. Toole-Harley (1918-1981)
    • Sister(s):
      • Drusilla Powell (1944-1981)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 15 1996 at age 49
  • Place: Raiford, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Liver failure (liver cirrhosis)
  • Interment: Buried in the Florida State Prison cemetery in Starke, Florida

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on March 5th Born in 1947 Born in Florida Died in 1996 Died at age 49 Died from Liver failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Ottis Toole was a complex and troubled individual, whose life and actions left a lasting impact on those around him. Despite the darkness and tragedy that surrounded him, he will always be remembered for his humanity and the lessons learned from his haunting story. (V)"

"Ottis Toole was a notorious American serial killer and arsonist, known for his involvement in the Henry Lee Lucas murders and his partnership with serial killer Henry Lee Lucas. Despite being suspected in at least 100 murders, Toole was never convicted and died in prison while serving a life sentence for other crimes. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-16 08:43:06
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