Death row inmate seeks companionship on dating site despite murder conviction

express.co.uk February 3, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Joseph Zieler, 62, is a death row inmate convicted of murdering 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter in 1990. He is now seeking companionship through a dating profile on a pen pal site, despite his crimes. Zieler, who has a history of violent behavior, describes himself as a straight man with a good sense of humor. He shares interests in music, sailing, and exercise, aiming to connect with women from prison. Zieler was sentenced to death in June 2023 after DNA evidence linked him to the murders. He maintains his innocence and plans to appeal his sentence.


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