Phillip Coleman

Serial Killer

Phillip Coleman: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life

Phillip J. Coleman Jr. was born in 1919 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Little is known about his early years, Little is known about his personal life, but he reportedly had many half-siblings scattered across Illinois and Arkansas and records indicate a troubled upbringing that may have influenced his later actions.

Confirmed Crimes

Phillip Coleman's criminal activities spanned various states, with several confirmed murders attributed to him. Below is a chronological list of his known victims:

• July 3, 1943 – Helena, Montana: Andrew J. Walton, 81, was hacked to death with a hatchet. Coleman claimed he intended to rob Walton but ultimately stole only 12 cents.
• July 24, 1943 – Lothrop, Montana: Carl W. Pearson, 48, a section foreman for the Northern Pacific Railway, was bludgeoned to death with an axe.
• July 24, 1943 – Lothrop, Montana: Roslyn Pearson, 30, wife of Carl Pearson, was stabbed to death in her home.

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Confirmed Victims: (7)

Andrew J. Walton Age: (81), Date of Death: 1943-07-03

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