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Charles Henry Williams: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Introduction

Charles Henry Williams was a suspected serial killer who operated in Miami, Florida, during the 1980s. He was indicted for one slaying but was suspected of killing up to 32 inner-city women. His crimes primarily targeted prostitutes and crack cocaine addicts.

Crimes and Victims

Williams' modus operandi involved raping and strangling his victims, who were often found naked from the waist down. Here are some of the known victims:
  • Patricia Johnson - Found raped and strangled in a vacant lot in Overtown, Miami, in 1984.
  • Sharmanita Grays - Found dead in a motel in 1988. Williams admitted to being with her just hours before her death.
  • Sandra Jackson - Found dead in April 1989. Williams was seen with her shortly before her death.
  • Brenda Hernandez - Found dead in April 1989. Williams was seen with her shortly before her death.

Investigation and Indictment

Metro-Dade detectives investigated Williams for three years, trying to connect him to a string of mysterious killings from 1980 to 1989. In 1992, a grand jury indicted Williams for the 1984 rape and homicide of Patricia Johnson. Police hoped this would lead to other charges against him. ...Read More
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (4)
  • Patricia Johnson Age: (19), Date of Death: 1984
  •     ...View 3 additional victims
    Killer's Details

    Charles Henry

    Williams

    March 17, 1956 Miami, Florida, United States

    September 23, 1993 (aged 37) Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, United States

    AIDS

    Male

    Black

    Rape

    N/A

    1 - 32+

    1980s - 1992

    Florida

    Miami

    1992

    07/16/2025