Faye Della Copeland: A Detailed Account of Her Crimes
Background
Faye Della Copeland (née Wilson) was born on August 4, 1921, in Harrison, Arkansas, USA. She was married to Ray Copeland, and together they became the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States. Faye's criminal activities spanned from 1986 to 1989, during which she and her husband were involved in a series of murders.
Crimes
Faye and Ray Copeland lured drifters and hobos to their farm in Mooresville, Missouri, under the pretense of offering them work. Once employed, these individuals were used to carry out fraudulent cattle transactions. The Copelands would then murder their victims to cover up their crimes.
Victims
The known victims of Faye Della Copeland's crimes include:
- Paul J. Cowart - Killed in 1986
- John W. Freeman - Killed in 1986
- Jimmy Dale Harvey - Killed in 1986
- Wayne Warner - Killed in 1987
- Dennis K. Murphy - Killed in 1989
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