Exhibit J: Arthur Shawcross — The Genesee River Killer

CONTENT NOTE: This article discusses homicide, sexual violence, marginalized victims, and parole failures.

Victims first. Evidence second. Offender third.

Rochester, New York

Arthur Shawcross was convicted of multiple murders in the Rochester area and became known as the “Genesee River Killer.”

Earlier Murders

Shawcross had previously been convicted in connection with child killings before his later serial murders, making his release history a major part of the case.

Why This Case Matters

The Shawcross case raises enduring questions about risk assessment, parole, interagency information, and how prior serious violence is weighed before release.