Is Danny Heinrich still alive? Where is Danny Heinrich now?

Child murderer Danny Heinrich is still alive, and serving prison sentence in Massachusetts. Danny is now 60 years old, and may never be released.

Where is Danny Heinrich now?

Danny is currently in a federal prison in Massachusetts.

Who Is Danny Heinrich?

Danny Heinrich is a serial killer who was jailed for the abduction and murder of 11-year old Jacob Wetterling on October 22, 1989, and 12-year-old Jared Scheierl, in the nearby town of Cold Spring.

Born in 1963, Danny grew up in Paynesville, Minnesota, with his parents and two brothers. However, his family faced turmoil when his parents divorced.

Heinrich’s journey down a troubled path started during his high school years when he dropped out of school.

As a young man, he found himself in trouble with the law, facing arrests for drunken driving and burglary.

The darkest chapter in Danny’s life unfolded in 1989 when he committed an unspeakable act that would forever haunt the small town of St. Joseph, Minnesota.

On October 22, 1989, he abducted 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling, who was riding his bike with friends.

Likewise, in a nearby town, Cold Spring, he abducted and sexually assaulted another young boy, 12-year-old Jared Scheierl. These horrific crimes had sent shockwaves through Minnesota.

Surprisingly, Danny also had a brief stint in the Minnesota National Guard. He joined in Willmar in 1982 but was honorably discharged in the early 1990s.

While Danny may be behind bars, the memory of his crimes continues to haunt those who were touched by the events that transpired in the late 1980s.