John Edward Swindler was an American serial killer who was executed by the state of Arkansas for the 1976 murder of Patrolman Randy Basnett. He was also convicted of murdering 2 teenagers in Columbia, South Carolina. Swindler was also charged for a murder n Florida.
 
Prison mailed envelope postmarked Tucker, Arkansas September 29, 1989 completely written by Swindler and hand signed in full, John Edward Swindler.