Rebecca Auborn, a 36-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty to killing four men on December 19. She was admitted to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assault in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. For the families of the victims, this moment brings long-awaited closure after years of waiting for justice.
Auborn had been called an Ohio “serial killer” by officials. According to People, her sentencing is scheduled for February 20, 2026, where she could face up to 69 years to life in prison. One family member of victim Wayne Akin said, “I’ve spent two years preparing for the worst, and now it’s almost over. The grieving process can finally begin.”
