Alex Christopher Ewing

Serial Killer

Alex Christopher Ewing: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Introduction

Alex Christopher Ewing is a convicted serial killer responsible for a series of brutal hammer attacks in Colorado in January 1984. His crimes left a lasting impact on the victims' families and the communities affected.

The Bennett Family Murders

Ewing's most notorious crime was the murder of the Bennett family in Aurora, Colorado. On January 15, 1984, he broke into their home and killed Bruce Bennett, his wife Debra Bennett, and their 7-year-old daughter Melissa Bennett. Ewing also severely injured their 3-year-old daughter Vanessa Bennett, who survived the attack.

• Bruce Bennett, 27
• Debra Bennett, 26
• Melissa Bennett, 7
• Vanessa Bennett, 3 (survived)

The Murder of Patricia Smith

In addition to the Bennett family murders, Ewing was also responsible for the murder of Patricia Smith in Lakewood, Colorado. On January 10, 1984, he broke into her home, sexually assaulted her, and then beat her to death with a hammer.

• Patricia Smith, 50

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Confirmed Victims: (4)

Patricia Louise Smith Age: (50), Date of Death: January 10, 1984

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Survivors:

James Haubenschild Age: (22), Date of Attack: January 4, 1984

Kimberly Rice Age: (21), Date of Attack: January 4, 1984

Donna Dixon Age: (28), Date of Attack: January 9, 1984

Vanessa Bennett Age: (3), Date of Attack: January 15, 1984

Roy Williams Age: (31), Date of Attack: January 27, 1984

Christopher Barry Age: (38), Date of Attack: August 9, 1984

Nancy Barry Age: (24), Date of Attack: August 9, 1984

Alex Ewing guilty in 1984 Hammer Killer murder of Patricia Smith

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