Walter Hill: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life and Initial Crime
Walter Hill was born on February 7, 1935, in Midway, Alabama. His criminal activities began at a young age, marking the start of a violent path that would span decades.
First Murder: 1952
- Victim: Sam Atmore
- Date: 1952
- Location: Adamsville, Alabama
At the age of 17, Hill brutally beat Sam Atmore to death using a board. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. During his incarceration, Hill attempted to escape on multiple occasions but was recaptured each time.
Second Murder: 1960s
- Victim: Unnamed fellow inmate
- Date: 1960s
- Location: United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia
While serving a federal sentence for kidnapping and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, Hill fatally stabbed another inmate. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, resulting in an additional five-year extension to his sentence.
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