Raymont Hopewell

Serial Killer

Raymont Hopewell: The Baltimore Serial Killer

Early Life

Raymont Hopewell was born on June 11, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. Raised near Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, he was described as a typical child, engaging in activities like riding bikes and playing hide-and-seek. However, during his sophomore year of high school, Hopewell dropped out and subsequently developed a heroin addiction. This addiction led him into a life of crime, resulting in convictions for drug possession, intent to sell drugs, burglary, battery, theft, and resisting arrest.

Criminal Activities

Between 1999 and 2005, Hopewell targeted elderly residents in Baltimore, committing a series of heinous crimes that shocked the community. His modus operandi typically involved breaking into homes, assaulting, and murdering his victims, often stealing valuables afterward.

Victims

• Constance Wills: 60 years old, murdered on February 21, 1999. Hopewell broke into her home, tied her wrists, sexually assaulted her, beat her, and strangled her to death. Her body was discovered by her daughter and a neighbor.
• Sarah Shannon: 88 years old, murdered on November 30, 2002. Hopewell entered her apartment in the Greenwell Apartments for the elderly and disabled, raped her, strangled her, and stole valuables. Her body was found by a relative after she failed to answer phone calls.
• Sadie Mack: 78 years old, murdered on May 31, 2005. Hopewell broke into her apartment, tied her hands with a shoestring, sexually assaulted her, and strangled her. Her son discovered her body later that day.
• Carlton Crawford: 82 years old, murdered on August 21, 2005. Hopewell entered his apartment, tied his ankles, beat him, and ultimately killed him. Neighbors heard noises and alerted security, but Hopewell fled before authorities arrived.
• Lydia R. Wingfield: 78 years old, murdered on August 31, 2005. Hopewell, introducing himself as "Money," visited her home claiming to know her son. Later that day, he broke in, tied her up, raped her, and strangled her to death.

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Confirmed Victims: (5)

Constance Wills Age: (60), Date of Death: 1999-02-21

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