Theresa Knorr

Theresa Knorr is a notorious American killer who gained infamy for torturing and murdering two of her children in the 1980s. She was born on March 14, 1946, in Sacramento, California.

Theresa Knorr committed several heinous crimes, including torturing and murdering her two eldest daughters, Suesan and Sheila Knorr. She also physically abused her other children and subjected them to extreme emotional and psychological abuse.

Yes, Theresa Knorr was eventually caught and arrested for her crimes. She was arrested in May 1993 in Salt Lake City, Utah, after her daughter Terry managed to escape and report the abuse to the authorities.

Theresa Knorr was convicted for the murders of Suesan and Sheila Knorr, as well as for multiple counts of child abuse. In 1995, she was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Theresa Knorr's other children suffered greatly at her hands. Some managed to escape the abusive household, while others were permanently scarred by the abuse they endured. Her daughter Terry later wrote a book, "I'll Take Care of You," detailing her traumatic experiences and the aftermath of her mother's crimes.