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Carl Harris: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Carl Harris, born in 1936 in Wayne County, Georgia, emerged as a notorious figure in the early 1990s due to a series of brutal murders in Brunswick, Georgia. His crimes, characterized by extreme violence, left an indelible mark on the community.

Confirmed Victims

  • Cheryl Lewrisey Coleman
    • Age: 33
    • Date of Death: July 24, 1993
    • Cause of Death: Bludgeoning
  • Jamar'ee Clarence Coleman
    • Age: 2 months
    • Date of Death: July 24, 1993
    • Cause of Death: Bludgeoning
  • Essie Marie Dowdy
    • Age: 52
    • Date of Death: November 29, 1993
    • Cause of Death: Bludgeoning

Details of the Crimes

In the summer of 1993, Brunswick, Georgia, was shaken by the brutal murders of Cheryl Coleman and her infant son, Jamar'ee. On July 24, 1993, both were found bludgeoned to death in their residence. The severity of the attacks indicated a perpetrator with a propensity for extreme violence. Just months later, on November 29, 1993, the community was further alarmed by the murder of 52-year-old Essie Marie Dowdy. She was discovered in her home, having suffered fatal bludgeoning injuries similar to those inflicted upon the Coleman family. The parallels between the cases suggested the involvement of a single individual. ...Read More
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
  • Cheryl Lewrisey Coleman Age: (33), Date of Death: 1993-07-24
  •     ...View 2 additional victims
    Suspected Victims:
  • Sandra Joyce Tooley Myers Age: (31), Date of Death: 1992-03
  • Glynn County Jane Doe Age: (18-40), Date of Death: 1993-05
  • Killer's Details

    Carl

    Harris

    1936 (age 88–89) Wayne County, Georgia, United States

    Male

    Black

    Murder

    Life imprisonment without parole (x3)

    3 - 5

    July - November 1993 (confirmed)

    Georgia

    Brunswick

    December 1993

    07/03/2025