Terry Blair was born on Sept.16,1961 inMissouri. [5] According to prosecutors, Gomez had threatened to cut off his girlfriend's supply of crack cocaine. One of his brothers was executed for another killing and a half brother was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and other charges. Warnetta agreed to testify against her husband in exchange for charges against her being dropped. It also includes the best true crime artwork from around the world. We will update Terre Blairs Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Terry Blair (Terry A. Blair ) an American serial killer who raped and killed at least seven women in Kansas City, Missouri between 1982 and 2004. View our most recent profiles on the list of recent serial killers, includes serial killers active between 2013 and 2023. Terry was a member of the Blue Spruce Camping Club and a devoted Christian. She suffered a gunshot wound, fractured skull, broken jaw and broken cheek bones. For the murder of Angela Monroe, Blair was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He then got married to a British director and assistant director, Lindy Heymann. Closing arguments made in Terry Blair trial. Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. [12], Blair's crimes are featured in the episodes "A Serial Killer Calls" and "The Killer Speaks" of the television show The First 48.[20]. "It's a disgrace," he says. Upon closer re-examination and a confession from Blair, her death was ruled a homicide. "I respectfully suggest, if you don't want problems, you need to pursue the criminals instead of the cameras," O'Malley said. He then stalked her apartment, entered a bedroom window, woke up the woman and her boyfriend, kidnapped her from her bed, and took her to a secondary site where she was sodomized and shot at point blank range. So, how much is Terre Blair worth at the age of 65 years old? First, his prior record of murder; he spent 21 years behind bars for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend. For these additional six murders he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. Sadly, Patricias body was too decomposed to determine a cause of death. . The relatives grew close during this long ordeal, which included constant reminders of their loved one's high-risk lifestyles. In August 1990, Warnetta pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a 10-year sentence. They weren't prostitutes, drug addicts -- they were somebody's mother. The prosecutor said there was no dissent among the families of victims. The 42-year-old was strangled and had a broken neck. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Patricia Wilson Butler(58) was found underneath the body of Sheliah McKinzie(38). The 10 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Terry Blair. I mean they ultimately charged for subsequent murders but still. A judge today found Terry Blair guilty in the deaths of six women whose bodies were found in the Prospect Avenue corridor in 2003 and 2004. All those cases were connected by 911 calls to police that helped them locate the bodies in the corridor between July and September of 2004. According to court records he was angry with her for performing acts of prostitution. Jackson County prosecutors again are making a deal with a suspected serial killer. Blair's attorneys left without speaking to reporters. In 1982 (Age 20/21) Terry Blair started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, and murder his victims. Before trial, prosecutors made a deal with Blair to drop charges for two other murders, Sandra Reed(47)and Nellia Harris(33),three rapes and an assault. We are happy to say that the Serial Killer Trading Cards are back! Yes, fifth! He stopped contacting dispatchers after a news station leaked information about how the caller was using a cell phone. Terry Blair made one of several anonymous 911 calls, unaware that the bodies of Patricia and Sheliah had already been discovered, bragging I put them there!. Relatives of other victims said Williams became known as a kind of grandma to the families. When black womens bodies started being found murdered in Kansas City, Missouri near Prospect Avenue, the police knew this case was different. Charges against Blair in two other slayings those of victims Nellia Harris, 33, and Sandra Reed, 47 were dismissed by O'Malley in October. When asked to give his name, the caller, says, Oh, no, and then repeats where the body is. The dispatcher asks how he killed them. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. Only her remains were found. The women were all strangled. This huge, perfect bound copy of SERIAL KILLER MAGAZINE is chock full of artwork, rare documents, trivia and in depth articles regarding serial murder. Blair is currently housed in the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point, Missouri. *The birth of Henry Blair is celebrated on this date in 1807. Prosecutors described Blair as calculating and determined to kill as many prostitutes as he could. Mr. Jackson was awaiting trial for alleged rape charges. He was born in Glen Ross, Maryland, with little knowledge about his childhood. Mossie was Terrys great-grandfather. Family history Terry Blair was born into a family which would have many encounters with the criminal justice system. He received four stays of execution during his 12.5 years on death row. We use a multitude of resources when researching a family tree up to an including census records from 1800-1940, marriage records in various states, draft registration cards, and more. Terry Blair Murderous Roots Episode 21: The Prospect Killer The Prospect Killer Terry Anthony Blair Image Credit: Colton Sturgeon When black women's bodies started being found murdered in Kansas City, Missouri near Prospect Avenue, the police knew this case was different. Siblings. One of Terry Blair's brothers,. Terry "Joe" Blair, 60, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home. The judge ruled the weight of evidence indicated the voice was Blair's. Semen on and in Sheliah was a positive match to Terry Blairs DNA. But Jackson County Circuit Judge John R. O'Malley acknowledged the case was full of conflicting expert testimony and "small pieces of circumstantial evidence.". He refuses to give his name, but says he can be referred to as "Scott," and that he will call the next day. Kansas City, Missouri serial killer Terry Blair, also known as the Prospect Corridor Killer, came from a family that has had 5 members convicted of murder charges. I did find this one and only statement concerning Diamonds brother : Even before Terry Blair killed those seven women, a defense attorney defending Diamond Blairs brother for murder, told a courtroom that his client was born into a family of murderers, So, now on to the original topic of this story, Terry Blair, the Serial Killer and his victims. Jackson County Prosecutor Michael Sanders filed papers outlining aggravating circumstances in each woman's killing that qualify Terry Blair for capital punishment. Also, Warnetta was jailed for suffocating her crack dealing boyfriend. Blair also had been charged in three rapes and an assault that involved four victims who survived their attacks. Laren was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Egin, the son of George Francis and Irene Grover . Terry Blair avoids death penalty by agreeing to trial without jury. In the 911 calls, which were played by the defense in the courtroom , the caller, who seems to have a slight accent, tells the dispatcher immediately in the first call that he wants to report a dead body. Darci reportedly died on or before September 4, 2004. Late in the evening of September 3, an anonymous male caller contacted 911 dispatch to claim responsibility for killing the two victims discovered the day before, and notified police where to find an additional body hidden in an alley a few blocks away from the first two. For the Ohio politician, see, List of serial killers in the United States, "K.C. Mary Margaret Roche. get yours now before they are gone forever. DISCLOSURE: Murderous Roots is listener-supported. These are more like giant, professionally produced graphic novels. This is the best deal on the site. Terry Blair was arrested on October 15, 2004 and was charged with eight counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault, and three counts of forcible rape. On June 24, 2009 Diamond and two accomplices, shot and killed 22 year old Montague Kevin Ashline in a robbery attempt. He refuses to give his name, but says he can be referred to as Scott, and that he will call the next day. The fate of accused serial killer Terry Blair now lies in the hands of a Jackson County judge. This evidence was rejected. (indictment). Darci I. Williams, 25, died on or before September 4, 2004. Terry Blair was the fourth child in a family of ten siblings. [12] Two of the murder charges (for Sandra Reed and Nellia Harris) were dropped. His uncle is notorious serial killer Terry Blair who raped and killed at least seven women. Clifford Miller was sentenced to two life sentences plus 240 years for charges including kidnapping and forcible sodomy. He has two grandsons, Demarcus and Kemon Johnson.[2]. He shot the woman in the arm and drove her to an abandoned house before raping her repeatedly and beating her until she passed out. He confessed to the murder, but later recanted. "I'm her daughter. Terry was the fourth eldest of ten children. Noila White, Jr. (or III), 1942-2001Noila went to prison for the murder of James Bell. In some of the robberies, he and three other robbers would fire warning shots, kick, shove, pistol-whip, and threaten to kill employees and customers. All the victims were found in a small radius near Prospect Avenue. Family History Below is the list of victims Terry Blair was convicted of killing: Anna Ewing, 42, died on or before July 14, 2004, due to strangulation and a broken neck. Terry retired from the Eastman in 2000. Blair agreed to a non-jury trial in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty. Blair was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime. After serving those 18 years, Diamond Blair was back out on the street wrecking havoc. On October 15, 2004, Terry Blair was charged with eight counts of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault, and three counts of forcible rape. They had 2 children. 31-year-old Juniel was strangled to death on or before September 4, 2004, and had a broken neck. White III would himself be murdered by his son and Blair's nephew, Noila White IV, in 2001. Source: Central High School Yearbook, Kansas City, Missouri, Source: The Kansas City Star, 25 Jul 1993, Source: The Wichita Eagle Beacon, 18 Oct 1980, Obituary of Sh-Na White, sister of Diamond, Noila IV, and William, daughter of Warnetta Blair and Noila, Jr.Source: The Kansas City Times, 24 Dec 1987, Source: Missouri Department of Corrections. Prosecutors also earlier agreed to dismiss charges against Blair in two other killings, three rapes and an assault. A judge certified him to stand trial as an adult and sent him to jail. And yes, committing murder. His mother only finished 9th grade and suffered from mental illness. Patricia Wilson Butler, 58, died on or before September 2, 2004, due to strangulation, Sheliah McKinzie, 38, died on or before September 2, 2004, due to strangulation and a broken neck, Darci I. Williams, 25, died on or before September 4, 2004, due to strangulation and a broken neck, Carmen Hunt, 40, died on or before September 4, 2004, due to strangulation, Claudette Juniel, 31, died on or before September 4, 2004, due to strangulation and a broken neck. In 1982, Blair was found guilty of killing Angela Monroe, the mother of two of Blair's children (and pregnant at the time). But O'Malley said the placement of semen indicated McKinzie hadn't moved or attempted to clean herself after having sex. D.O. Before turning 16 the newspaper reported that he was charged in four robberies, a kidnapping and weapons violations. He was arrested on September 14th 2004 (Age 42), convicted on March 27th 2008 (Age 46), sentenced to life imprisonment, six life terms at the Potosi Correctional Center in Potosi, Missouri, US. In 1982, The Missouri Supreme Court refused to overturn the death sentence imposed on Walter Blair, whose original execution date had been set for October 16, 1992. 15:32 GMT 11 Feb 2013 Terry Blair guilty in deaths of six women. Terry was. Born to mother, Janice Blair, a single mother who only received a 9th grade education and suffered from mental illness. His mother, suffered from mental illness and had only finished the 9th grade. Jeffery, Timmy, Amy, Jeremy and Joey; his brother Charles Blair of Bristol; his special best friend and . Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium. With all the evidence, he said, the finger points to Terry Blair.. A 911 call claimed responsibility for the murders. Hunt also noted that even a defense expert said the voice on the 911 calls was that of an African-American man raised in the United States. However, state law forbids spouses from testifying against each other. Its a disgrace, he says. These are not the kind of flimsy magazines or tiny paperback novels that you are accustomed to. Its red. He says the body has been there for two months. However, after being released from prison, he continued to commit crimes and was arrested several more times. Crime and poverty is the only thing Terry and his family knew. (Janice, Warnetta Whiteor Warnettas other son who is also a convicted murderer. Blair's semen was found on at least one of his victims. 1920-2008. The episode follows detectives as they receive information of the death of the first woman all the way up until his capture. These are not the kind of tiny paperback novels that you are accustomed to. Blair has also since given interviews that are publicly available online. Jackson County Prosecutor Michael Hunt said Blair's DNA was found on the women and is the link to the killer. Neighborhood", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Terry_Blair_(serial_killer)&oldid=1139460606, American prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, Crimes against sex workers in the United States, Prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment by Missouri, Violence against women in the United States, Articles with dead external links from March 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 25 years imprisonment (1982; paroled after 21 years). Walters defense team claimed new evidence via sworn statements from none other than Larry Jackson, saying that it was in fact Ernest Jones, who was ironically then deceased,was responsible for carryingout the brutal killing of Ms. Allen, not Walter Blair. All of these crimes were committed in Kansas City. Adored uncle of Barbara Krabbeler (Paul), Tommy (Denise), Michael (K He was sentenced to two life terms plus 240 years.[3][6]. Before trial, prosecutors made a deal with Blair to drop charges for two other murders, three rapes and an assault. Her husband is Marvin Hamlisch (m. 19892012). He had only done them in the classroom. Diamond Blair is currently serving 2 life sentences, plus 100 years at the Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO. Discover Terre Blairs Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. While in jail for a separate incident, his brother, Walter Blair, Jr., met a man who offered to pay him $6,000 to kill Katherine Jo Allen so she could not testify at his rape trial. One of his brothers, Walter Blair Jr., was executed for committing murder. She is from United States. Its an abandoned house. Not even a name. Half brother Clifford Miller was convicted in the 1992 abduction of a woman from a bar. Diamond Blair was charged with 2nd degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death ofMr. Ashline. Spouse and Children. All those cases were connected by 911 calls to police that helped them locate the bodies in the corridor between July and September of 2004. KANSAS CITY, Mo. In 1982, Angela Monroe was murdered. Terry Blair was an American serial killer and rapist with murderous roots, born on September 16th, 1961. He says the body has been there for two months. Terry Anthony Blair was the fourth eldest of ten siblings and was born into one of the most notorious criminal families. Blair is currently housed in the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point, Missouri. I have found no information about his father, but his mother Janice Blair only finished 9th grade and is believed to suffer from a psychological disorder. Williams, who has cancer, said she feels at peace with the case. Terry, his nine siblings, and mother lived in the extreme poverty-stricken area of Prospect Avenue. "We've wanted justice.". Terry Blair had already spent 21 years incarcerated for murdering Angela Monroe, the pregnant mother of his two children, prior to being charged with these additional six murders. SERIAL KILLER MAGAZINE is an official release of the talented artists and writers at SerialKillerCalendar.com. In exchange, Terry A. Blair, 46, agreed to a non-jury trial before a judge. But his reign of terror continued behind bars and Diamond Blair and two others sodomized a 15-year-old boy. In 1982, Blair murdered the mother of his two children, she was pregnant at the time of her death. We have estimated Terre Blair's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. The show followed Kansas City detectives as they discovered the women's bodies. Terry Blair was the fourth eldest of ten siblings, and was born to a mother who suffered from mental illness and had only finished the 9th grade. The 52-year-old was strangled to death on or before September 2, 2004. . Reports indicate that an inmate incarcerated for raping the poor woman paid Blair between 2 and 6 thousand dollars to silence her. The agreement is similar to one allowed last year for Lorenzo Gilyard, who went on to be sentenced to life without parole for strangling six women in 1986 and 1987. 1922-1992. The only possible sentence is life without parole on each charge. His execution was carried out on July 21, 1993. We are now looking for artists, writers and interviewers to take part in the world famous Serial Killer Magazine. On October 7, 2004, William pleaded guilty to 17 counts of first-degree robbery, 19 counts of armed criminal action, one count of attempted robbery, and one count of first degree assault. 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