Bio

Anthony Scully, also known as "Jack," was born in California in 1944. He grew up in a time when the state was changing rapidly, both socially and economically. His childhood and early life experiences were not well-documented in public records, leaving much of his upbringing unknown.

Before his life took a dark turn, Scully worked as a policeman in Millbrae, a city in the northern part of California. He later transitioned to a job as an electrical contractor in Burlingame, which is located close to Millbrae. His background in law enforcement provided him with insights into police procedures and crime investigation.

While he was working in Burlingame, Scully became involved in a troubling incident that led to his arrest. On May 18, 1983, he was charged with assaulting a prostitute. This event marked a significant change in his life.

Following his arrest, Scully's name appeared in connection with several unsolved murders in the Bay Area. An accomplice, Michael Shing from Redwood City, provided a statement that implicated Scully in these cases. This development led the police to investigate him further.

Murder Story

In 1983, Anthony Scully, also known as "Jack," committed a series of murders in California. His victims included an Oakland prostitute and three other sex workers. Scully also killed a drug dealer, his girlfriend, and a teenage punk rocker. The murders took place mainly in the San Francisco area.

Scully's killing spree began in January and continued until May 1983. He used a firearm to shoot his victims. The bodies of three of his victims were found sealed in 55-gallon oil drums in Golden Gate Park on May 3, 1983. The drums had been cemented shut, but Scully left behind fingerprints, which helped police connect him to the crimes.

After being implicated by his accomplice, Michael Shing, Scully was arrested on May 18, 1983. He was first taken into custody for assaulting a prostitute. This arrest led police to investigate further, which uncovered the murders. Scully was charged with multiple counts of murder due to the evidence against him.

On June 4, 1986, a jury found him guilty of seven first-degree murders. He received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. During the sentencing, Scully reacted with anger and shouted obscenities as he was taken away by deputies. He remained in prison for the rest of his life.