Ethel Lewis

Serial Killer

Ethel Lewis: A Mother's Deadly Deeds

Background

Ethel Lewis, born in 1880 in the United States, became infamously known for her involvement in a series of child murders during the 1920s. Residing in Michigan, her heinous acts were closely linked with those of her daughter, Okel Gorham. Together, they were implicated in the deaths of several infants, many of whom were their own children.

The Crimes

The unsettling series of events came to light in February 1929, when authorities began investigating the suspicious death of Okel Gorham's infant son, Clarence Wesley Gorham. The investigation revealed a pattern of infant deaths within the family, leading to shocking confessions and accusations.

Victims

• Clarence Wesley Gorham: 17 months old; died on February 10, 1929, in Eau Claire, Michigan. Cause of death: Poisoning and strangulation.
• Isabelle Gorham: Age unspecified; exact date of death unknown. Allegedly poisoned by Ethel Lewis.
• Louise Jane Gorham: 18 months old; died in February 1922. Allegedly strangled by Ethel Lewis.
• Mary Jane Gorham: 18 months old; died in November 1926. Allegedly strangled by Ethel Lewis.
• Twin daughters of Ethel Lewis: Newborns; dates of death unspecified. Allegedly killed shortly after birth.
• Two other infant children of Ethel Lewis: Names and ages unspecified; dates of death unknown. Allegedly poisoned or strangled.

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Confirmed Victims: (6)

Clarence Wesley Gorham Age: (1), Date of Death: 1929-02-10

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Okel Gorham

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