William Henry Hance

Serial Killer

William Henry Hance: The Serial Killer Known as "The Chairman of the Forces of Evil"

Overview

William Henry Hance was an American serial killer and soldier who committed a series of murders between 1977 and 1978. He was convicted of killing three women and suspected of a fourth murder. Hance attempted to mislead investigators by creating a fictional group called "The Forces of Evil" to claim responsibility for his crimes. He was executed by electric chair on March 31, 1994, in Georgia.

Crimes

Hance targeted women, primarily around military bases, and used deception to divert attention from himself. Below are the details of his known victims:

• Brenda Gail Faison: A 21-year-old woman whose body was discovered near Fort Benning, Georgia, in April 1978. She had been assaulted and beaten with a tire tool, leading to her death.
• Irene Thirkield: A 32-year-old woman found at a rifle range at Fort Benning. She was murdered in 1978.
• Karen Hickman: A white soldier who was run over with a car in 1977. Her body was discovered on a military installation.

Modus Operandi

Hance wrote letters to the police under the alias "The Chairman of the Forces of Evil," claiming to be part of a group of white vigilantes. He threatened to kill Black women unless another serial killer, known as the "Stocking Strangler," was apprehended. This elaborate hoax was intended to mislead investigators and shift suspicion away from himself. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Brenda Gail Faison Age: (21), Date of Death: 1978-04

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