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Marie Bates

Death by Force
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Marie Bates, a 43-year-old woman from Chester, PA, tragically lost her life on July 1, 1993. She was fatally shot by Sherman T. Craver, her former boyfriend, during a domestic disturbance call at her home. Officer Connie Hawkins, who responded to the call, was also killed by Craver. The incident occurred in the presence of Bates' nine-year-old son, who witnessed the horrifying events.

Craver fled to Delaware after the shootings but was arrested three hours later. A gun registered to him w ...Read More
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  • YouTube: Marie Bates *solved* 1993 double homicide Chester, Pa 19013
  • Marie Bates, age 43 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Marie Bates

    Female

    Black / African American

    Chester

    PA

    1993-07-01

    43

    Marie

    Bates

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Reading about the case of Marie Bates and Officer Connie Hawkins is truly saddening. I find myself r... ...Read More
    12/23/2023
    It's hard to comprehend the trauma that Marie Bates' young son must have experienced that tragic day... ...Read More
    10/07/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I've been revisiting the Marie Bates case recently, and one aspect that's been on m... ...Read More
    07/10/2023
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