Deadly Duo: John Forrest Parker and Kenneth Eugene Smith were hired to kill Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett; Both sentenced to death

Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett

Find-A-Grave: Elizabeth Dorlene “Liz” Thorne Sennett
Billy Gray Williams v State of Alabama 1990 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Billy Gray Williams v State of Alabama 1991
Kenneth Eugene Smith v State of Alabama 2000 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Alabama Supreme Court declines request to block execution
Alabama man executed in 1988 contract killing
Alabama death row has strong Shoals presence
Murderpedia: John Forrest Parker
Kenneth Eugene Smith – Alabama Death Row
Billy Gray Williams v State of Alabama 1990 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Convicted killer ‘is not guaranteed a painless death’: Judge approves first death-by-suffocation method for upcoming execution
‘They didn’t ask Mama what method she wanted’: Sons of victim in Colbert County murder-for-hire speak out 35 years later
Everything you need to know about Alabama’s nitrogen hypoxia execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith
Alabama executes Kenneth Eugene Smith by new nitrogen gas method for 1988 murder of pastor’s wife
SCOTUS allows 1st execution by nitrogen gas for Alabama man who previously underwent botched lethal injection
Murderpedia: John Forrest Parker
Find-A-Grave: Rev Charles Edward Sennett Sr.
Find-A-Grave: John Forrest Parker
Wikipedia: Execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith

Movies/Documentaries
American Monster: Take Me to the River

Defendants
Charles Sennett – committed suicide
John Forrest Parker – convicted, sentenced to death, executed 6/10/2010
Kenneth Eugene Smith – convicted, sentenced to death, executed 1/25/2024
Billy Gray Williams – convicted, sentenced to LWOP, died in prison 11/2020

Sennett and Smith

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Update: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir *Billy Chemirmir killed in prison by cellmate*

Victims
Phyllis Payne, 91 [5/14/2016]
Phoebe Perry, 94 [6/5/2016]
Norma French, 85 [10/8/2016]
Doris Gleason, 92 [10/29/2016]
Minnie Campbell, 84, [11/1/2017]
Carolyn MacPhee, 81 [12/31/2017]
Rosemary Curtis, 75 [1/19/2018]
Mary Sue Brooks, 88 [1/31/2018]
Martha Williams, 80 [3/7/2018]
Miriam Nelson, 81 [3/9/2018]
Ann Conklin, 82 [3/18/2018]
Lu Thi Harris, 81 [3/20/2018]
Mary Bartel, 91 (survived)

News Archive: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir
Convicted murderer Billy Chemirmir killed by cellmate in Texas prison: TDCJ
Convicted North Texas killer Billy Chemirmir killed in prison, officials say
Billy Chemirmir, Suspected Serial Killer Accused of Murdering 22 Elderly Women, Killed in Texas Prison
Texas prisoner accused of killing 22 older women is slain by cellmate while serving life sentence
Man suspected of murdering 22 people killed by cellmate in Texas prison: Officials

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Mothers From Hell: Shamaiya Hall charged with stabbing 3 of her children to death in their home in Italy, TX

Mother allegedly stabbed her five children, killing three, after CPS visit in Italy, Texas, sources say
3 children dead, 2 injured in stabbing at Texas home during CPS visit: Sheriff
Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says
Texas mom charged with capital murder of 3 children has a twin sister in state mental hospital for 7-year-old girl’s stabbing death
Texas mom charged with the fatal stabbing of her 3 children has criminal history, records show
Who is Shamaiya Hall? North Texas woman arrested after allegedly stabbing, killing 3 of her kids
Questions remain about mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas
Mom Who Killed 3 Kids During CPS Visit Has Twin Sister Who Murdered 7-Year-Old Daughter
Texas woman charged with capital murder of 3 children has twin sister in state mental hospital for girl’s stabbing death

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Parents From Hell: Mauricio Alejandro and Cathy Lynn Torres killed their 6-year-old son, Maurice Isaiah, by ‘acute rectal penetration’; Both sentenced to LWOP

Maurice Isaiah Torres

Find-A-Grave: Maurice Isaiah Torres
Local Nonprofit Remembers Murdered Bella Vista Boy
Probable Cause Affidavit
Bella Vista Boy’s Death Caused By Rape And Chronic Child Abuse, Prosecutor Says
Police: Bella Vista couple charged in death of 6-year-old
DHS: Cuts, Bruises, Welts Claim Unsubstantiated Prior To Bella Vista Boy’s Killing
Parents of slain Bella Vista child had parental rights terminated on multiple other children in 2005
Family of murdered Bella Vista child had been investigated by DHS twice in 2014, twice more in early 2000s
AR – Maurice Isaiah Torres, 6, Raped To Death — Parents Charged
Cathy Torres Accepts Plea Deal In Capital Murder Case; Avoids Death Penalty
Jurors in Mauricio Torres murder trial hear interview recordings, “horrible death”
Benton County jury hears 911 call in Mauricio Torres murder case
Arkansas man…s retrial under way in sodomy killing of 6-year-old son for eating cake without asking
Torres’ adult children detail physical, sexual abuse during sentencing hearing
Sister details abuse of brother before he died; says Isaiah Torres forced to sleep in cage
‘Please don’t kill me’: Bella Vista man begs jurors for his life, but prosecutors want death sentence
At sentencing, five more children and stepchildren of Mauricio Torres allege previous abuse
Mauricio Torres sentenced to life in prison for murder of his six-year-old son
Torres gets life in prison without parole for killing 6-year-old son

Defendants
Mauricio Alejandro Torres – convicted, sentenced to LWOP
Cathy Lynn Torres – pled guilty, sentenced to LWOP

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Arkabutla, MS Rampage: Richard Dale Crum charged with the murders of 6 people, including his ex-wife and her current husband

Victims
Chris Boyce, 59
Debra Crum, 60
George McCain, 73
Lynda McCain, 78
Charles Manuel, 76
John Rorie, 56

Arkabutla, MS man accused of killing ex-wife, 5 others
Six dead after shootings in Tate County, one in custody: sheriff
Sheriff identifies suspect after six people killed in Tate County, Mississippi
Man arrested after 6 people fatally gunned down near the Mississippi-Tennessee border
Alleged gunman who killed six in Mississippi shooting killed ex-wife and stepfather, police say
Sheriff: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi
New details emerge after shooting rampage left 6 dead in rural Mississippi town
6 shot, killed in Tate County; suspect in custody
A man has been charged with killing 6 people in Mississippi
Man accused of killing ex-wife, stepfather and 4 others in small Mississippi town
Accused Mississippi mass shooter charged with capital murder
Suspect in Mississippi mass shooting that left 6 people dead charged with capital murder

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RICHARD DALE CRUM
Age 52
Gender Male
Race White

Ethnicity Non-Hispanic
Date of Birth Jan 24, 1971
ID Number 541301
Custody Status Date Feb 18, 2023 03:00 AM CST
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail Tate County Jail
Book Date Feb 17, 2023 03:28 PM CST

LOCATION
Tate County Jail
1 Justice Drive
Senatobia, MS 386680000
(662) 562-4434

Parents From Hell: David and Mary Black beat her 11-year-old son, Joseph Carsello, to death over a 2 day period; Both sentenced to prison

Joseph Carsello

Find-A-Grave: Joseph Carsello
Star City Couple Charged With Capital Murder In Death Of 11-Year-Old Joseph Carsello
Grandmother mourns death of 11-year-old grandson in Star City
Arkansas man pleads guilty, gets life term for stepson death
Arkansas man pleads guilty, gets life term for stepson death
Proceedings halt for mom facing murder charge
Texas woman sentenced after pleading guilty to beating 11-year-old son to death on Father’s Day

Defendants
David Black – pled guilty, sentenced to LWOP
Mary Black – pled guilty, sentenced to 40 years in prison

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Update: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir convicted of the capital murder of 87-year-old Mary Brooks; Sentenced to LWOP

Victims
Phyllis Payne, 91 [5/14/2016]
Phoebe Perry, 94 [6/5/2016]
Norma French, 85 [10/8/2016]
Doris Gleason, 92 [10/29/2016]
Minnie Campbell, 84, [11/1/2017]
Carolyn MacPhee, 81 [12/31/2017]
Rosemary Curtis, 75 [1/19/2018]
Mary Sue Brooks, 88 [1/31/2018]
Martha Williams, 80 [3/7/2018]
Miriam Nelson, 81 [3/9/2018]
Ann Conklin, 82 [3/18/2018]
Lu Thi Harris, 81 [3/20/2018]
Mary Bartel, 91 (survived)

News Archive: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir
Trial to begin Monday for man accused of killing 22 elderly Texans
Man accused of killing 22 older women goes on trial again
Elderly woman’s slaying part of pattern for serial killer suspect, Dallas prosecutors say
Billy Chemirmir Trial: Alleged serial killer opts not to testify in own defense
Billy Chemirmir guilty of Mary Brooks murder – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Man charged with killing 22 women in Texas gets 2nd conviction
Suspected Texas Serial Killer Of Elderly Women Convicted Of Second Murder
Jurors Took Less Than a Half-Hour to Convict Accused Serial Killer of Murdering Second Elderly Woman

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News Archive: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir

Victims
Phyllis Payne, 91 [5/14/2016]
Phoebe Perry, 94 [6/5/2016]
Norma French, 85 [10/8/2016]
Doris Gleason, 92 [10/29/2016]
Minnie Campbell, 84, [11/1/2017]
Carolyn MacPhee, 81 [12/31/2017]
Rosemary Curtis, 75 [1/19/2018]
Mary Sue Brooks, 88 [1/31/2018]
Martha Williams, 80 [3/7/2018]
Miriam Nelson, 81 [3/9/2018]
Ann Conklin, 82 [3/18/2018]
Lu Thi Harris, 81 [3/20/2018]
Mary Bartel, 91 (survived)

Suspected Serial Killer: Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir charged with 18 counts of capital murder, but suspected of at least 6 more
Update: Serial Killer Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir retrial *Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir convicted, sentenced to LWOP*
Update: Serial Killer Billy Billy Chemirmir convicted of the capital murder of 87-year-old Mary Brooks; Sentenced to LWOP
Update: Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir *Billy Chemirmir killed in prison by cellmate*

Podcasts
Stranger at the Door: How a Plano Grandmother May Have Stopped a Suspected Serial Killer
The Billy Chemirmir murder trial continues

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News Archive: Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney murder

Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney

Deadly Duo: Patrick Devone Stallworth and Derick Irisha Brown are charged with the capital murder of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, after her body is found in a dumpster, like she was trash; Both have also been charged with federal kidnapping charges

Update: Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney murder *Federal jury has convicted Patrick Devone Stallworth of kidnapping; Derick Irisha Brown goes on trial 11/14/2022; Both still face state capital murder charges also*

Defendants
Patrick Devone Stallworth – convicted on federal kidnapping charges, faces life in prison
Derick Irisha Brown – awaiting trial,

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Monsters Among Us: Magen Fieramusca killed her friend of 20 years, Heidi Broussard, who was found in the trunk of a car; 1-month-old baby Margot Carey was found safe; Sentenced to 55 years in prison

Heidi Broussard and her daughter Margot Carey

Prayer vigil for Austin mom found dead near Houston to be held Monday
Neighbors shocked over death of missing mom
Timeline: What we know about the case of the missing south Austin mom and baby
What will happen to Margot Carey, Heidi Broussard’s newborn daughter?
Missing mom found dead near Houston, baby daughter safe, longtime friend arrested
Police say Austin mother found dead was strangled, baby safe
Heidi Broussard’s Friend, Magen Fieramusca AKA Maygen Humphrey, Charged In Her Death, Baby Margot Carey Found Alive
Heidi Broussard’s friend Magen Fieramusca pretended to be ‘sick’ over her disappearance
Magen Fieramusca Indicted on Capital Murder & Kidnapping Charges
Magen Fieramusca, accused of kidnapping, killing Austin mom, set to be in court Thursday
Woman charged with best friend’s murder, kidnapping her baby expected in court Thursday
Judge denies request to throw out evidence against woman accused of kidnapping Austin mother
Heidi Broussard case: KVUE’s coverage since the beginning
Judge sentences Magen Fieramusca to 55 years in prison for 2019 killing of Austin mother
Texas Woman Sentenced to 55 Years for Strangling Best Friend Then Stealing Her Newborn Girl
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Murdering Her Friend to Pass Off Victim’s Baby as Her Own
Magen Fieramusca pleads guilty to murder of Austin mother Heidi Broussard

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