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Earl J. Richmond Jr.: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Military Career

Earl J. Richmond Jr. was born on November 6, 1961, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He enlisted in the United States Army in his early adulthood and rose to the rank of drill sergeant, serving at Fort Dix in Trenton, New Jersey, between 1988 and 1990. However, his military career was marred by misconduct, leading to his dishonorable discharge in the fall of 1990. During his tenure, several sexual assaults occurred in the vicinity of Fort Dix, raising suspicions about Richmond's involvement.

Crimes Committed

Richmond's criminal activities escalated dramatically in 1991, resulting in the brutal murders of four individuals across New Jersey and North Carolina.

Victims

  • Lisa Ann Nadeau (24): On April 5, 1991, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Richmond entered the home of Army Specialist Lisa Ann Nadeau, a payroll clerk from Plainfield, Connecticut. He tied her up, strangled, stabbed, and beat her to death with a hammer.
  • Helisa Hayes (27): In November 1991, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Richmond, a family friend, stayed with Helisa Hayes and her two children. After an argument, he raped Helisa and then murdered her and her children.
  • Philip Hayes (8): Richmond forced Philip into the bathroom, stabbed him 40 times with a pair of scissors, and strangled him with an electrical cord.
  • Darien Hayes (7): Richmond strangled Darien with a wire from a curling iron.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Lisa Ann Nadeau Age: (24), Date of Death: 1991-05-05
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    Killer's Details

    Earl

    Richmond

    November 6, 1961

    May 6, 2005 (aged 43)North Carolina, United States

    Executed by lethal injection

    Male

    Black

    4

    April 5 - November 2, 1991

    New Jersey, North Carolina

    April 3, 1992

    Central Prison

    07/03/2025