St. Paul Serial Killer

In the early 1980’s St. Paul had a violent serial killer, who attacked women wearing red. The killer had a prior assault charge and a history of mental illness. His goal was to kill. The victims didn’t appear raped, but there was a sexual component. He asked some to open their blouses before he attacked and had sex with his last victim before he turned violent. The killer was unable to explain why he’d switch from being kind to violent.
Picture On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1980, 20-year-old Karen Potak, a University of Stevens Point student was walking home from a nightclub at approximately 1:00 a.m. near Pierce Butler Road and Syndicate Avenue in St. Paul.  She was attacked by a man with a tire iron. At around 3:00 a.m. the police received a phone call from Karen’s attacker. His voice quivered with emotion as he directed police to the crime scene. He stated, “There’s a girl hurt here…”  The killer would become known as the “weepy voiced killer.” Miraculously, Karen survived the attack but was left without her memory. She had not been sexually assaulted. The man attacked her to kill her.  Picture Karen Potak Picture Kimberly Compton was an 18-year-old graduate of Pepin, Wisconsin. On June 3, 1981, Kimberly had walked across the street from the bus depot to Mickey’s Diner to grab a bite to eat. A man saw her sitting alone and offered to drive around St. Paul to see the city. Kim’s body was discovered by a group of teenage boys in a wooded area north of Superior and Oneida Streets in St. Paul. She had been stabbed 61 times with an ice pick and strangled with a shoelace on June 3, 1981. Police once again received a weeping phone call from her attacker. “God damn, will you find me? I just stabbed somebody with an ice pick. I can’t stop myself. I keep killing somebody.” Two days later, he called back and said: 'I’ll try not to kill anyone else.' On June 11, he called back, In a whimpering, barely coherent voice: "I'm sorry for what I did to Compton."
Picture Kimberly Compton In a bizarre twist, a mentally ill man named Alan Lopez confessed to Kimberly’s murder. For a couple months, police thought they had the weepy voiced killer. Until one year later they had another body and another call…


The next victim was Kathleen Greening. On July 20, 1982, Kathleen had been drowned in her bathtub in Roseville. Her body was discovered in her bathtub by a friend the next day and ruled an accident. The weepy voiced killer would report he murdered her after he was incarcerated in prison. When investigators went through Kathleen’s items, they found an address book in her home, with her killer’s phone number in it. 
Picture Kathleen Greening On August 5, 1982, 40-year-old Barbara Simons had met a man at the Hexagon Bar in St. Paul, who offered her a ride home. Barbara was stabbed to death with an ice pick. Her body was discovered by a newspaper carrier walking along the Mississippi River near 29th Street. Once again, the weepy killer called the police and said: 'Please don’t talk, just listen… I’m sorry I killed that girl. I stabbed her 40 times. Kimberly Compton was the first one over in St. Paul.' A waitress at the Hexagon Bar was shown several mugshots and she picked out a man named Paul Stephani. She told police Barbara left with Stefani.
Picture Barbara Simons August 21, 1982, Denise Nelson was picked up on Hennepin and 6th street Paul Stephani. Paul repeatedly attacks her with a screwdriver. Denise grabs a bottle off of the floor and cracks Paul over the head, cutting up his face. She dives out of the car and yells, “He’s trying to kill me.” A good Samaritan, Douglas Panning, ran to the scene, and pulled Paul off of her. He then ran back to his home and grabbed a gun, but Paul took off.  Doug called “911” and Denise was saved.  Picture Picture Paul Stephani called 911 for an ambulance, indicating he’d been beat up. Investigators realize this is the voice of the weepy killer. 

Paul Michael Stephani was the youngest of ten children raised in Austin, Minnesota. His mother remarried when he was three years old. His stepfather was abusive to the children and was reported to have thrown the children down the stairs.
Picture Paul Stephani Paul Stephani was married to Beverly Lider and fathered a daughter with her, but the couple soon divorced. He held down several jobs, but after he was fired from a janitor position at Malberg Manufacturing Company in 1977. Paul went on a spree of alcoholism after losing this job. His first victim's body would be discovered three years later by Malberg Manufacturing in St. Paul, Minnesota. Once Stephani was convicted, he was diagnosed with skin cancer. Realizing he was dying, he told investigators he would tell them of additional attacks if they would bring him a picture of his mother’s gravestone. They did and Stephanie confessed to the attempted murder of Karen Potack, and the murder of Kathy Greening. Stephani died of cancer on June 12, 1988, at the maximum security prison, Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights.

We need to help out people. We need to walk people to the car. We need to make sure people are safe.  Thanks for listening…

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Picture Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the Clearwater Great River Regional Library, speaking from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his latest book. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at the library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. answering questions on his work, signing and selling his books and discussing the latest forensic tools. The Clearwater Library is located at 740 Clearwater Center, Clearwater, Minnesota, 55320.
Picture Friday, May 12, 2023, True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the Quaint and Quirky bookstore in Hastings, signing books from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer’s 19-year-old fiancé in Minneapolis. Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller.  Quaint and Quirky is located at: 216 2nd St E, Hastings, MN 55033.
Picture May 13, 2023, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, Frank F. Weber will be signing his newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH) at Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis from noon until 2:00 p.m.. Once Upon a Crime bookstore is located at 604 West 26th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405. ​​
Picture Monday, May 15, 2023, Frank Weber, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Author, will be at Cherry Street Books in Alexandria speaking on his newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will be speaking from 6:00 to 7:00 on his newest book. Frank will give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at Cherry Street Books from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. signing books. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Based on a true case that eluded resolution for years. Cherry Street Books is located at: 503 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308
Picture Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Forensic Psychologist &True Crime Author, Frank Weber,  will be at Rapids Brewing Company  in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  He’ll speak from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. about forensic psychology and writing True Crime mysteries. Frank’s newest thriller, The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will demonstrate the lie detector test (volunteer a friend). It’s a great time to ask questions about forensics while enjoying a cold beverage. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost. Rapids Lake Brewing Company is located at 214 North Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 55744. ​
Picture Friday, May 19, 2023, Fergus Brewing Company is hosting the opening of Frank F. Weber’s newest novel, The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will speak from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. about forensic psychology and intriguing murder mystery The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller.  Frank will be at the taproom from 4:00 to 9:00, signing and selling books and answering individual questions. Fergus Brewing is located at 1683 Drive, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 56537. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost.  Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage.
Picture Saturday, May 20, 2023, Angry Inch Brewing is hosting the metro opening of Frank Weber’s newest book, The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH).  Frank will speak from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm. about forensic psychology and the intriguing murder mystery that led to writing The Haunted House of Hillman. Frank will be at Angry Inch signing and selling books and answering forensic questions from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Learn about new forensic techniques and find out what they get wrong on crime shows and movies.  Frank will sign and sell books both before and after speaking.  Angry Inch Brewing  is located at 20841 Holyoke Avenue in Lakeville, Minnesota,  55044. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost.  Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage!
Picture Sunday, May 21, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at Lost Sanity Brewing, speaking from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on his forensic work and the writing of True Crime mysteries. Frank will speak about his latest book: The Haunted House of Hillman.  H2 OH is based on the true story of a search for a criminal that keeps leading back to crimes that occurred at one house. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will demonstrate a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at the Lost Sanity Brewing from 1:00 to 5:00 to answer questions on his work, to sign and sell his books and to discuss the latest forensic tools. Lost Sanity Brewing is located at: 12 West Main Street, Madelia, Minnesota, 56062.
Picture Monday, May 22, 2023, Beaver Island Brewing Company is hosting the big St.Cloud opening of The Haunted House of Hillman (H2 OH) from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m..  Frank will speak from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. about forensic psychology and the intriguing murder mystery that led to writing The Haunted House of Hillman. Learn about new forensic techniques and find out what they get wrong on crime shows and movies.  Frank will signing and selling books both before and after speaking.  The Beaver Island Brewing Company is located at 216 6th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Minnesota on Division. This is going to be a blast and there is no cost.  Stop in and enjoy a cold beverage!
Picture Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons in Battle Lake hosts True Crime Author & Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, as part of their Books & Brews Club at  ABC Brewing Company.
5:00 p.m. Casual reception, mingling, book-signing
6:00 p.m. Author talk/presentation
6:45 p.m. Q&A and book-signing
Frank will answer questions on forensics and writing true crime. His latest book, The Haunted House of Hillman is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the site of an unsolved murder. The killer, who remained in the area, began seeing the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller.   Frank will share the intriguing circumstances that led to this true crime thriller. ABC Brewing is located at 114 Memory Lane, Battle Lake, Minnesota, 56515
Picture Thursday, May 25, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library, speaking from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his latest book. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at the library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. answering questions on his work, signing and selling his books and discussing the latest forensic tools. The St. Cloud Library is located at 1300 West St. Germain Street, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Picture Saturday, May 27, 2022, Frank Weber will be at Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud at 11:00 a.m. discussing his newest release, The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH}. This is an informal get together inviting anyone who is interested. The Haunted House of Hillman {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the home of an unsolved murder. The killer begins to view the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller. Frank will give insights to the true crime case that led to writing this thriller. Barnes and Noble is located at Rainbow Village, 3940 Division Street, St Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
Picture Sunday, May 28, 2023, Forensic Psychologist, Frank F. Weber, will be at Roundhouse Brewing, speaking from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.  on the writing of True Crime, forensic work and his newest book. The Haunted House of Hillman. {H2 OH} is based on the true story of teens daring each other to return to the site of an unsolved murder. The killer, who remained in the area, began seeing the home as a victim magnet. Frank will share the amazing stories of victim survival that led to the resolution of this true crime thriller.  Frank will demonstrate a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at Roundhouse Brewing from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. to answer questions on his work, to sign and sell his books and to discuss the latest forensic tools. Roundhouse Brewing is located at: 23836 Smiley Road, Nisswa, MN 56468
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