Charles Stanard Severance was born on September 25, 1960, in Fairfax County, Virginia. is criminal activities.

Charles Stanard Severance is known for committing three murders in Alexandria, Virginia, between 2003 and 2014. The victims of his crimes were Nancy Dunning in 2003, Ronald Kirby in 2013, and Ruthanne Lodato in 2014. Severance's method of killing involved approaching the victims' homes, knocking on their doors, and shooting them when they answered. He used a .22 caliber firearm for these attacks.

The investigation into the killings generated significant attention in the community because they occurred in broad daylight. During the probe, authorities discovered writings from Severance entitled "Knock. Talk. Enter. Kill. Exit. Murder." These writings suggested a troubling mindset behind his actions.

Severance was arrested on March 13, 2014, after a police sketch was released following the murder of Ruthanne Lodato. His trial took place in Virginia court, where he was convicted of all three murders in 2016. The court sentenced him to life in prison and an additional 48 years. Prosecutors argued that Severance committed these crimes out of hatred towards affluent members of the Alexandria community.