Born

27 Apr 1957, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa

Death
11 Oct 1974, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, California

Tragically, Michael Schlicht is believed to be one of the victims of California serial murderer, Randy Kraft who was convicted of murdering 16 men and boys between 1972 and 1983 and is on death row for his crimes. He was known as the “Scorecard Killer.” He was known to have killed at least another 51 young men and boys and is the most prolific serial murderer in California history. 

According to multiple news reports, Michael Ray Schlicht was from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was just 17 years old when his then an unidentified body found alongside a freeway in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, CA. Soon after, he was buried in an unmarked grave. Forty-nine years later, in 2023, investigative genealogy discovered his true identity and family members in Iowa. The unfortunate young man had been the victim of Randy Kraft, a serial killer that was later sent to prison. The family is reportedly planning to add a headstone to Michael’s gravesite, in honor of their loved one.