Alvin Andrew Kelly: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Background
Alvin Andrew Kelly, born on March 14, 1951, in Culberson County, Texas, became notorious for his involvement in a series of heinous crimes in the early 1980s. Engaged in drug trafficking and debt collection, Kelly's criminal activities escalated to multiple murders, leading to his eventual execution in 2008.
Triple Murder of the Morgan Family
In late April 1984, Kelly, working as a debt collector for drug trafficker Walter "WW" Shannon, believed that Jerry and Brenda Morgan were informing law enforcement about their illegal activities. This suspicion led to a tragic series of events culminating in the brutal murder of the Morgan family.
- Jerry Glenn Morgan: Age 30, reserve marshal for the city of Longview. Shot multiple times in the chest on April 30, 1984, at his mobile home in Gregg County, Texas.
- Brenda Gayle Morgan: Age 25, wife of Jerry. Shot in the neck and subsequently in the head on April 30, 1984, at the same location.
- Devin Glenn Morgan: Age 22 months, son of Jerry and Brenda. Shot in the head on April 30, 1984, at the family’s mobile home.
The bodies were discovered on May 1, 1984, by a concerned relative after the family failed to return her phone calls. The crime scene showed signs of a violent struggle, and several items, including the family's car, were reported missing.
Murder of John Ford
On June 9, 1984, the decomposed body of John Eugene Ford, age 32, was found near Lake Cherokee in Gregg County, Texas. Ford had been shot multiple times with a small-caliber pistol. His murder was linked to Kelly, who had sought treatment for gasoline burns around the same time, raising suspicions about his involvement.
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