George Banks, Mass Murderer Spared From Death Penalty, Dies In Prison At 83

George Banks, a mass murderer responsible for the deaths of 13 individuals, including his own children, during a shooting spree in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has died in prison at the age of 83. Banks had been incarcerated since 1982 following his conviction for these crimes. Despite the severity of his offenses, he was spared the death penalty. His death marks the end of a long period of imprisonment that lasted over four decades. The case remains notable for the decision to withhold capital punishment despite the high victim count and the nature of the crime. Banks' passing in prison closes a chapter on one of the more notorious mass murder cases in the region's history. This development has been confirmed by recent reports from HuffPost.