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Description
See any errors? Let us know!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.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
Lisa Ann Nadeau Age: (24), Date of Death: 1991-05-05 ...View 3 additional victims
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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










