Shawcross Arthur Vedic birth chart profile
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Shawcross Arthur

June 6, 1945 · Kittery, Maine
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Moon Sign
Pisces
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ascendant
Taurus
Nakshatra
Revati
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Moon / Venus · Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
MilitaryUnemployed more than 5 yrsMultiple MarriagesLife Path 4Destiny Number 8Soul Number 6Personality Number 11Kabbalah Number 4
Biography

Who is Shawcross Arthur?

American serial killer of 14 people, mostly sex workers in upper New York; he was dubbed The Genesee River Killer, The Monster of the Rivers or The Rochester Strangler. A weird kid, he was unusually quiet and baby-talked up to the time he was five or six. He was a bed-wetter who played with imaginary playmates, and tried to run away from home frequently. He was violently and painfully raped by an older man when he was a kid. As a youth, he claimed that he had sex with girls and as a teen, he began a relationship with an older women who taught him all the tricks including oral sex. He learned to please the older women whom he saw and also had sex with younger boys and farm animals. He found that torturing and killing an animal was a great rush, especially during bestiality. During military duty in Viet Nam, Shawcross witnessed and participated in sadistic acts. He related that he killed and butchered victims, sex-tortured and cannibalized Vietnamese women. By this time he was unable to tell the difference between truth and fantasy; records show that he was never in combat or on jungle patrol. After Nam, he returned to home to a cold welcome from his mom and resumed residence with the third woman whom he married. He began a spree of felony, arson, rape, murder, and cannibalization of the genitalia of both male and female victims. At 26, Shawcross strangled an 11-year-old boy, Jack Blake, on 7 May 1972 at 12:30 PM in Watertown, New York. He then sexually molested and killed a little girl. Caught, he was sentenced to 17 years prison. Released on 28 April 1987, Shawcross did manual labor, food packaging in produce marketing. Within short order, local prostitutes were reported missing and their bodies found later. Shawcross was caught, and convicted in November 1991. Later resonance imaging showed brain lesions and right-brain formations resulting from childhood injuries, apparently from being brutally abused. He also had an XYY chromosome pattern, lead poisoning and pyroluria (weak ability to deal with stress. Shawcross was held at the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg, New York, until he died on 10 November 2008 at 9:50 PM at age 63 from cardiac arrest at the Albany Medical Center. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Arthur Shawcross (Genesee River Killer) - Public Profile

Biographical Overview

  • Birth: June 6, 1945
  • Birthplace: Kittery, Maine, United States
  • Known for: Serial killer and criminal whose crimes were centered in New York State (Genesee River area)

Crimes and Conviction

Shawcross was a convicted killer. In 1990 he was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in connection with killings in the Rochester, New York area. Prosecutors indicated he may have been linked to additional deaths, though only two murders were the basis of his conviction. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and remained in custody until his death.

Death and Legacy

Arthur Shawcross died in 2008 while incarcerated in a New York state prison. His case remains a benchmark in late-20th-century American serial crime coverage and has been revisited in crime documentaries and true‑crime literature.

Media, News and Public Profile

Public coverage has focused on the Genesee River murders and the subsequent investigations, trials, and prison years. The case has been featured in documentaries, television specials and true‑crime books and articles from major media outlets such as The New York Times and regional outlets.

Social Media and Public Profiles

There are no official social media accounts representing Arthur Shawcross. Any public pages or profiles are not affiliated with him and should be approached with caution. Verified historical profiles may exist on reputable archives or media sites.

Recent Projects

As Shawcross is deceased, there are no new personal projects. Public interest is maintained through archival materials, documentaries and retrospective reporting.

Which planetary combinations are in Shawcross Arthur's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Shawcross Arthur's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Shawcross Arthur running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Shawcross Arthur is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Jun 22, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026.

PREVIOUSMay 24, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
Jupiter / Moon / Ketu
NOWJun 22, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Jupiter / Moon / Venus
NEXTSep 12, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Jupiter / Moon / Sun

What do Shawcross Arthur's numerology numbers say?

Shawcross Arthur's core numbers are Life Path 4, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 6, Personality 11, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 6.

Life Path
4

Chaldean Life Path 4 is Rahu-like in intensity—work, order, and practical building. It indicates results through discipline, structure, and steady effort.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1972
Crime
Child Sexual Abuse Perpetration 7 May 1972 at 12:30 AM in Watertown, NY (Strangled boy, then sexually molested and killed girl)
1987
Social
Deinstitutionalized - prison, hospital 28 April 1987 (Released after 15 years in prison)
1991
Social
Institutionalized - prison, hospital November 1991 (Convicted of murdering prostitutes)
2008
Death
Death by Heart Attack 10 November 2008 (Age 63)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

What does Shawcross Arthur's life path number reveal about his core nature?

Shawcross Arthur carries a life path number 4, which represents foundation, structure, and order. However, this number also indicates a person prone to rigidity, instability, and difficulty adapting to change. Life path 4 individuals are meant to build solid frameworks, but when misaligned, can become trapped by their own limitations and struggle with unresolved inner conflict that manifests as destructive behavior.

How does astrology interpret Shawcross Arthur's occupational patterns and work life?

Shawcross Arthur's chart shows prolonged unemployment and military service, reflecting his Taurus ascendant's need for stability combined with Pisces moon's lack of direction. His life path 4 demands structure, yet his planetary placements indicate difficulty sustaining conventional employment. The Shakata Yoga present in his chart created internal fragmentation, making sustained professional life extremely challenging and contributing to his unstable work history.

What spiritual and psychological dimensions does Shawcross Arthur's birth chart suggest about his inner world?

Shawcross Arthur's chart reveals a deeply fractured spiritual landscape. His Pisces moon indicates escapism and emotional confusion, while the Shakata Yoga creates profound psychological instability. The combination of his soul number 6 with anti-social personality traits and PTSD suggests unresolved trauma and a fundamental disconnection from compassion, leading to deeply destructive spiritual and psychological patterns.

How does Shawcross Arthur's Taurus ascendant influence the way others perceive him?

Shawcross Arthur's Taurus ascendant typically projects steadiness, reliability, and grounded presence. However, his Pisces moon and Shakata Yoga create a dissonance between his outer appearance and inner reality. While Taurus rising suggests stability to observers, his actual nature masked severe psychological disturbance and anti-social tendencies beneath a deceptively calm exterior.

What does Shawcross Arthur's Gemini sun sign indicate about his essential character?

Shawcross Arthur, born under Gemini sun, possesses the sign's characteristic duality and communication capacity. However, his Gemini nature became distorted through his Pisces moon's confusion and the Shakata Yoga's destabilizing influence. Rather than using Gemini's intellectual gifts constructively, his chart shows these energies channeled into deception, manipulation, and deeply harmful impulses.

Which astrological factors shaped Shawcross Arthur's personality and behavioral patterns throughout his life?

Shawcross Arthur's personality was defined by his Taurus ascendant's rigidity, Pisces moon's emotional instability, and the presence of Shakata Yoga creating internal fragmentation. His destiny number 8 combined with personality number 11 suggests power struggles and erratic behavior. Mental illness, PTSD, anti-social personality traits, and multiple failed relationships all reflect a chart fundamentally misaligned with healthy human functioning and connection.

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