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Gilmore Gary

• Remembering (Jan 17, 1977)

★ December 4, 1940 · McCamey, Texas
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Moon Sign
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
Criminal casesDestiny Number 4Soul Number 6Personality Number 6Kabbalah Number 3Many movesSchizophreniaChildhood
Biography

Who is Gilmore Gary?

American homicide. A "throwaway" kid, he was abandoned by his mom when he was four, 12/04/1944, along with two older siblings. They never saw their mom again. The grandparents were not able to care for the kids and their dad, overseas in the Navy, came home long enough to sign them over to social services. Gary grew up in foster homes, having to be transferred from one when it burned on 2/03/1947. On 1/10/1948, the boy was sent to an orphanage when the current foster mom became ill. He was actually adopted by a couple on 1/25/1949, but his history of rejection was too firmly ensconced by then and he continued to have problems. With a history of Juvenile Court for vandalism by age 11, he went into a home for juvenile delinquents at 14. He built up a rap sheet for vandalism, auto theft, assault, robbery and rape; 18 out of his first 36 years were spent in jail. On July 19 and 20, 1976, angry over a fight with his girl friend, Gilmore killed two men, one a gas station attendant and the other a motel manager in Provo, UT. Both men were shot in the back. He was arrested on the 22nd and his trial started 10/25/76. Two days later he was convicted. He insisted that hideous demons gave him no peace, shrieking in his head. He pled to be sentenced to the firing squad and his execution was carried out 1/17/1977, 8:07 AM MST, Utah State Prison just south of Salt Lake City. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Gary Gilmore (born December 4, 1940, McCamey, Texas)

This profile summarizes verifiable, public information about Gary Gilmore, the American figure whose case influenced debate over capital punishment in the United States. Gilmore died in 1977; there are no active public profiles or recent projects associated with him.

Key biographical details

  • Birth: December 4, 1940 — McCamey, Texas, United States
  • Death: January 17, 1977 — Utah State Prison, Draper, Utah, United States
  • Notable for: His murder convictions and subsequent execution helped shape public and legal discussions about the death penalty in the United States.

Criminal history and trial (historical context)

In 1976, Gilmore was convicted of murder in Utah for crimes carried out during that year. He was sentenced to death and, after legal proceedings and appeals, was executed by firing squad in 1977. Gilmore publicly pressed for the execution to proceed, becoming a central figure in debates about whether the state should carry out capital punishment.

Legacy and public impact

Gilmore's case is a landmark in the history of capital punishment in the United States. It is widely cited in discussions of deterrence, the ethics of punishment, and the administration of death penalty statutes. The case contributed to renewed national attention on how and when the death penalty should be applied.

Books, media, and adaptations

The most influential literary depiction related to Gilmore is Norman Mailer’s non-fiction work The Executioner's Song (1980), which chronicles his life and the case. The book played a significant role in public discourse about the death penalty and won the Pulitzer Prize.

Public presence and social media

There are no verified official social media profiles for Gary Gilmore. Any online pages or accounts are not official and are not affiliated with him.

Current status and recent projects

Gary Gilmore passed away in 1977. There are no living public activities or contemporary projects associated with him. Available information is historical and scholarly.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Gilmore Gary's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Gilmore Gary's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Gilmore Gary live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Gilmore Gary, in order.

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Venus / Venus / Jupiter
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What do Gilmore Gary's numerology numbers say?

Gilmore Gary's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 6, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
6

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

◇Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1944
Other
Family trauma 4 December 1944 (Abandoned by mom)
1948
Social
Change of Lifestyle 10 January 1948 (Sent to orphanage)
1949
Family
Adopted by Parent 25 January 1949 (Adopted by a family, didnt work)
1976
Crime
Homicide Perpetration 19 July 1976 at 12:00 noon in Provo, UT (Killed a man)
1976
Crime
Homicide Perpetration 20 July 1976 (Killed a man)
1976
Crime
Trial dates 25 October 1976 (Trial for murder started)
1977
Death
Death by Execution 17 January 1977 at 08:07 AM in Salt Lake City, UT (Firing squad, age 36)
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