Quincy Jovan Allen

Serial Killer

Quincy Jovan Allen: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Criminal Onset

Quincy Jovan Allen, born on November 7, 1979, in Columbia, South Carolina, embarked on a violent crime spree in the summer of 2002. His criminal activities were reportedly inspired during a stint in federal prison for vehicle theft, where a fellow inmate suggested he could secure employment as a Mafia hitman.

July 7, 2002: The Assault on James White

In the early hours of July 7, 2002, Allen approached 51-year-old James White, a homeless man sleeping on a bench in Finlay Park, Columbia. Seeking to practice with his newly obtained shotgun, Allen shot White twice. Miraculously, White survived the attack. Allen later confessed to using White as a "practice victim" to familiarize himself with the weapon. ...

Confirmed Victims: (4)

Dale Evonne Hall Age: (45), Date of Death: 2002-07-10

'He will kill again; he likes it': SC serial killer sentenced to life ... - WIS