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See any errors? Let us know!Jack Wayne Reeves: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Introduction
Jack Wayne Reeves, born on June 20, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas, is a convicted murderer serving a 99-year prison sentence for the murders of his second and fourth wives. His criminal activities spanned from 1967 to 1994, and his crimes took place in both Italy and the United States.Early Life
Reeves was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and retired from the Army in 1985 as a master sergeant. His first marriage was annulled in 1960.Crimes and Victims
- Second Wife: Sharon Vaughn
- Date of Death: July 20, 1978
- Location: Copperas Cove, Texas
- Details: Sharon Vaughn, Reeves' second wife, died of a shotgun wound to her chest. Initially believed to be self-inflicted, her death was later determined to be a homicide.
- Third Wife: Myeong-hi Chong
- Date of Death: 1986
- Location: Lake Whitney, Texas
- Details: Myeong-hi Chong drowned in Lake Whitney. Her family suspected foul play due to her inability to swim and bruises on her face.
- Fourth Wife: Emilita Villa
- Date of Death: October 11, 1994
- Location: Near Lake Whitney, Texas
- Details: Emilita Villa, Reeves' fourth wife, was last seen alive on October 11, 1994. Her remains were found in a shallow grave near Lake Whitney in October 1995.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
Sharon Vaughn Age: (34), Date of Death: 1978-07-20 ...View 2 additional victims
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Jack Wayne
Reeves
June 20, 1940 (age 84) Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Male
White
Murder
99 years imprisonment
4
1967 - 1994
Texas
Wallace Pack Unit
07/03/2025










