Theresa Ferguson
Theresa Ferguson | |
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| Born | October 8, 1962 |
| Disappeared | March 18, 1984 (aged 21) Merritt Island, Florida, U.S. |
Cause of death | Strangulation |
Body discovered |
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Teresa Ann "Terry" Ferguson (October 8, 1962 – March 18, 1984) was an aspiring model. On March 18, 1984, she was lured away from the Merritt Square Mall in Merritt Island, Florida, by serial killer Christopher Wilder, also known as the Beauty Queen Killer and the Snapshot Killer. He murdered Ferguson and dumped her body at Canaveral Groves, where it was discovered on March 23, 1984.[1]
Media
Ferguson is the subject of the premiere episode of the podcast Catching Evil[2] as the first confirmed victim of Christopher Wilder.
Frances Ferguson, Terry's mother, wrote a book about her daughter entitled Wake Me up at 10:00 Love, Terry.[3] The title is based on the final note written to her by Terry.[4] The book discusses the journey through grief and growth undertaken by Frances following her daughter's death.[5]
References
- ↑ Baltz, Holly. "Boynton Beach serial killer Christopher Wilder's seven-week, 8,000-mile rampage of terror". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ The Nightmare Begins | Catching Evil. 2026-01-18. Retrieved 2026-01-20 – via shows.acast.com.
- ↑ Ferguson, Frances S. (September 29, 2022). Wake Me up at 10:00 Love, Terry. Balboa Press. ISBN 979-8765234068.
- ↑ Mardon, Cydonee (January 19, 2026). "Mum of 'Beauty Queen Killer' victim breaks 20-year silence, Australian link exposed". news.com.au. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ Briana-Gartner, Joanne (2023-03-17). "Memoir Chronicles Tragedy And Transcendence". CapeNews.net. Retrieved 2026-01-20.