Mervin Ray Hughes

Serial Killer

Mervin Ray Hughes: The Serial Shooter

Early Life and First Crime

Mervin Ray Hughes, born on January 27, 1969, is an American serial killer known as "The Serial Shooter." His criminal activities began at a young age. On September 16, 1986, at the age of 17, Hughes shot 38-year-old Jesse Clarence Dunlap in Oakland during a drug-related dispute. Dunlap was rushed to Highland Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Hughes was quickly arrested and convicted of involuntary manslaughter, receiving a sentence of eight years in prison.

Suspected Murder in 1992

After his release from prison, Hughes was suspected of killing a man in another city in 1992. However, the case was later dropped after alleged witnesses refused to testify.

Oakland Shooting Spree

Between January 15, 1999, and January 29, 1999, Hughes went on a shooting spree within four neighborhoods in East Oakland. During this time, Hughes shot eleven victims, killing two. His modus operandi was to drive around the Oakland area in his car and commit drive-by shootings. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Jesse Clarence Dunlap Age: (38), Date of Death: 1986-09-16

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Survivors:

Unnamed man , Date of Attack: 1999-01-15

Unnamed man , Date of Attack: 1999-01-23

Two unnamed men , Date of Attack: 1999-01-27

Unnamed man , Date of Attack: 1999-01-28

Three unnamed men , Date of Attack: 1999-01-28

Unnamed man and woman , Date of Attack: 1999-01-29

Unnamed man , Date of Attack: 1999-01-29

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