Gary Michael Hilton Confesses to 2007 Murder of Nurse Dunlap

Gary Michael Hilton, known as the National Forest Serial Killer, has confessed for the first time to the murder of nurse Cheryl Hodges Dunlap during an interview with Court TV's David Scott, airing on April 13. The 78-year-old, who is currently on death row in Florida, previously admitted to three other murders but remained silent about Dunlap's killing for 17 years. Hilton stated, 'It’s time after 17 years to break my silence,' and directly confessed, 'I did it,' while discussing his declining health as a motivating factor for coming forward. He described Dunlap, who was a devout Christian, and acknowledged that his case is still under appeal. Scott, reflecting on the interview, noted Hilton's unique and chilling demeanor, emphasizing his lack of empathy. This revelation adds a significant chapter to Hilton's notorious criminal history, which includes multiple life sentences for other murders across three states.