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Description
See any errors? Let us know!Charles Edward Terry: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life
Charles Edward Terry was born on May 26, 1930, to Frank and Susie Terry (née Pelkie). He had an older sister named Frances. Details about his early life remain limited, but his later actions would etch his name into the annals of criminal history.Criminal Activities
Terry's criminal record began in the early 1950s. Over the years, he became a suspect in multiple murders across several states, though not all were conclusively linked to him.Known Victims
- Zenovia Clegg: On May 29, 1963, in New York City, Zenovia Clegg was found strangled. Terry was convicted of her murder.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (1)
Zenovia Clegg Age: (62), Date of Death: 1963-05-30 ...View 0 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Shirley Coolen Age: (24), Date of Death: 1951-05-26 Patricia Wing Age: (29), Date of Death: 1958-06-13 Donna Kimmey Age: (22), Date of Death: 1962-12-17
Suspected Victims:
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Charles Edward
Terry
May 26, 1930 Waterville, Maine, United States
April 15, 1981 (aged 50) Attica, New York, United States
Male
White
Murder
Death; commuted to life imprisonment
1-4+
1951 - 1963
New York, Maine (possibly), Massachusetts (possibly), Louisiana (possibly)
June 6, 1963
Attica Correctional Facility — Attica, New York
07/11/2025
