Clarence Walker

Serial Killer

Clarence W. Walker: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Initial Offense

Clarence W. Walker was born on February 25, 1929, in Tennessee. At the age of 14, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to prison. After serving seven years, he was paroled and led a transient lifestyle, frequently clashing with the law and serving two prison terms in Ohio for armed robbery and grand larceny.

Suspected Victims

Authorities believe Walker was responsible for at least 14 murders across multiple states, including Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. While not all victims have been identified, notable cases include:

• Mary Jones: 37-year-old reported missing on February 6, 1965, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her mutilated remains were found on April 4, 1965, in a secluded pine grove in Bainbridge Township.
• Delores Young: 19-year-old kidnapped on February 15, 1965, in Benton Harbor. Her nude body was discovered on February 16, 1965, in a burned-out house.
• Amelia Boyer: 60-year-old abducted from a laundromat in Benton Harbor in early 1965. Her mutilated remains were found alongside Mary Jones and Diane Carter on April 4, 1965.
• Diane Carter: 7-year-old who disappeared on March 30, 1965, from the neighborhood where Walker was residing under the alias "James Darnell." Her mutilated remains were found on April 4, 1965, with those of Mary Jones and Amelia Boyer.

Modus Operandi

Walker targeted females aged 7 to 60, employing methods such as shooting and stabbing. His crimes often involved abduction, sexual assault, and mutilation of the victims' bodies. He was also linked to the severing of body parts and the scattering of remains across different locations. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (0)
Suspected Victims:

Mary Jones Age: (37), Date of Death: 1965-02-06

Delores Young Age: (19), Date of Death: 1965-02-15

Amelia Boyer Age: (60), Date of Death: 1965

Diane Carter Age: (7), Date of Death: 1965-03-30

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