Diamond Blair, 37, from Kansas City, has been found guilty of murder in a 2009 robbery attempt. However, after being released from prison, he continued to commit crimes and was arrested several more times. Sanders said two factors qualify Blair for the death penalty. Low IQ, habitually violent, a very rough and traumatically violent upbringing, and a seething hatred for women, particularly prostitutes, brought on by unhealthy childhood relationships with female family members. When asked if he knows the victim's name, he says he doesn't. Gilyard, also tried before OMalley, was convicted last year of strangling six women in 1986 and 1987 and sentenced to life without parole. 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. [17], Because Blair continues to deny responsibility for the crimes, his motive cannot be understood beyond a compulsion to kill prostitutes.[13]. When asked to give his name, the caller, says, Oh, no, and then repeats where the body is. Terry Blair was born into a family which would have many encounters with the criminal justice system. Terry Blair was born on Sept.16,1961 inMissouri. This evidence was rejected. Terry Allen Blair, age 74, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. [3][4], In December 1989, Warnetta killed her boyfriend, Pablo P. Gomez, a drug dealer from Cuba. Robert Lynn Blair . While awaiting trial, he and two other boys sodomized a 15 year old boy. (LogOut/ Expert: Anonymous caller likely not Blair. Blair is currently housed in the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point, Missouri. Three months later, charges were added in the other women's deaths. I have searched everywhere for any information regarding Terry Blairs sister Warnetta and hercrimes, but unfortunately havent been able to come up with anything other than the crimes of one of her two sons, and we will get to one of those in a bit. Blair also had been charged in three rapes and an assault that involved four victims who survived their attacks. A clip of the 7 1/2-hour interrogation appeared on the show. She and her friend then went to a neighbor's apartment and said they had "messed up Pablo", before smoking crack that night. She was sentenced to probation. He was sentenced to two life sentences plus 240 years for charges including kidnapping and forcible sodomy. At the time of his arrest, Blair was on parole after serving 21 years for the 1982 murder of Angela Monroe, his pregnant ex-girlfriend and the mother of two of his children. This was the work of a serial killer. These are more like giant, professionally produced graphic novels. Jill Reilly Blair is charged with killing six women who worked as prostitutes. William later faced 88 charges of robbery, assault, and armed criminal action for a series of violent armed robberies at bars and other businesses from December 3, 2003, to January 8, 2004. He has two sons, Terry Blair Jr and Marcel Johnson. On cross-examination, Assistant Prosecutor Michael Hunt asked Purnell if the caller could have been disguising his voice because "he's talking to police and telling them about six people he's killed.". The show followed Kansas City detectives as they discovered the women's bodies. Harris, unlike the other victims, was killed in 2003. In 2011, Diamond Blair, who had previously served part of an 18-year sentence for kidnapping, robbery, and forcible sodomy as a teenager, was convicted of federal firearm charges and sentenced to 24 years and five months in prison. Some sources conflict on this topic. Even here on earth he may not get all he deserves, but he will get it in the hereafter," Williams said. Mary Margaret Roche. *The more I researched Terry Blair, the more I began to dig up pieces of his entire family. Semen on and in Sheliah was a positive match to Terry Blairs DNA. Loving brother of Melvin Blair and Joan Anne Wayne (John). He is to be sentenced to life in prison at an April 24 hearing. D.O. So are there any other examples of serial killers that hail from a whole family tree of murderers? Terry Blair was an American serial killer and rapist with murderous roots, born on September 16th, 1961. Harris, unlike the other victims, was killed in 2003. One of his brothers, Walter Blair Jr., was executed for committing murder. A witness claimed Blair had threatened to kill prostitutes. Charges against Blair in two other slayings were dismissed by Jackson County Circuit Judge John R. O'Malley in October. Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. [14] Blair was initially arrested on a parole violation charge, having failed to stay in contact with a probation officer, and was later charged with the homicides. Daniel was released from prison on January 19, 2007. Kinda crazy that one brother was sentenced to federal prison for drug charges while 2 other siblings had murder charges dropped. The violence that Terry Blair saw that night became a recurring theme. Blair writesaletter_to_judgecomplaining about being unable toreceive a fair trial due to the publicity caused by the show. He was born in Glen Ross, Maryland, with little knowledge about his childhood. Joyce Ann Brown, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Charges against Blair in two other slayings - those of Nellia Harris, 33, and Sandra Reed, 47 - were dismissed in October. DISCLOSURE: Murderous Roots is listener-supported. Terry Blair guilty in deaths of six women. A 911 call claimed responsibility for the murders. And second, the alleged killings were "outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible or inhuman.". Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Only her remains were found. This massive perfect bound Ted Bundy collection includes art, articles, rare interviews, documents, letters, transcripts and the serial killers entire FBI file. "You strangled her? *NOTE* I wasnt able to find a lot of information or pictureson some of these family members. Terry Blairs mother was convicted of killing her drug-dealing boyfriend in 1989. Claudette Juniel, 31, died on or before September 4, 2004. But Jackson County Circuit Judge John R. O'Malley acknowledged the case was full of conflicting expert testimony and "small pieces of circumstantial evidence.". Due to her mental illness, and entering an Alford Plea,Janice wasonlygiven five years probation and was ordered to receive psychiatric care. , updated For these additional six murders he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. We are now looking for artists, writers and interviewers to take part in the world famous Serial Killer Magazine. Mother Janice Blair fatally shot Elton E. Gray, but was sentenced to probation after entering an Alford plea. White III would himself be murdered by his son and Blair's nephew, Noila White IV, in 2001. Terry Blair is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database, Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database, an ongoing research project which aims to sort and classify serial killers based on documented references from books written about serial killers as well as other online resources listed at the bottom of each killers profile page. She had been strangled with her own clothes and her neck was broken. Judge Criticizes Police For Media Coverage. He was sentenced to two life terms plus 240 years.[3][6]. She is from United States. By Family history Terry Blair was born into a family which would have many encounters with the criminal justice system. "I knew from the beginning that it would come out this way because the truth will always survive over lies and evil," said Irene Williams, mother of victim Darci Williams. She suffered a gunshot wound, fractured skull, broken jaw and broken cheek bones. She noted that authorities never proved Blair made the 911 calls and said prosecutors had to do that. We are happy to say that the Serial Killer Trading Cards are back! Terry Alan Blair, 70, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Parkview Medical Center. She is a member of famous Journalist with the age 65 years old group. 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. While in jail for a separate incident, his brother, Walter Blair, Jr., met a man who offered to pay him $6,000 to . Jackson County prosecutors agreed today to no longer seek the death penalty against a man charged with murdering six women whose bodies were found along the Prospect Corridor. But while he was in lock up, he was in the same jail as Larry Jackson. which would have many run-ins with the law. [14], Judge O'Malley ruled Blair guilty on March 27, 2008, and he was sentenced to six life sentences with no possibility of parole for these six murders. The caller contacted 911 again on September 4 to reveal the location of two more victims in an overgrown area near a highway,[14] and promised to call again. She too was strangled with her own clothes and her neck was also broken. All of our Serial Killer books are massive, 8.5" x 11" perfect bound editions. 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. 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. "Look up under the branches under the bushes by the alley," he says. Blair agreed to a non-jury trial in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty. Terry retired from the Eastman in 2000. Within the six months leading up to his 16th birthday, he racked up four robbery charges, in which a judge certified him to stand trial as an adult and sent him to jail. Investigation gradually narrowed down on Blair as a suspect. This is a savings of over $100! Change). She likely died on or before 14th, July 2004. At 65 years old, Terre Blair height not available right now. killings suspect has violent family", "Forensic Studies 005: Terry Blair The Serial Killers Podcast", "U.S. Attorney's Office - U.S. Department of Justice", "Notorious KC crime family adds another killer to the list", "KC serial killer's nephew gets 2 life sentences", "FindLaw's Missouri Court of Appeals case and opinions", "Blair Found Guilty On All Murder Counts", "Judge convicts Kansas City man of killing 6 women", "Police Identify Woman Found Dead Outside KC Apartment", "6th Body Linked To 5 Others Found In K.C. His first murder happened all the way back in 1982, when he . 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. Video surveillance shows Mr. Ashline with his hands up and declaring that he didnt have anything for them to take, but the gunman immediately shot him. Clifford Miller was sentenced to two life sentences plus 240 years for charges including kidnapping and forcible sodomy. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Blair had agreed to be tried before a judge instead of jury in return for prosecutors agreeing not to pursue the death penalty. Terry Blair was convicted of murdering Angela Monroe, the pregnant mother of two of his children in 1982. At 16 years old, Diamond was sentenced to 18 years. He was sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment and was released on parole after serving twenty-one years. Blair, whose first arrest came when he was 6 years old, is a member of one of Kansas City's most notorious criminal families, which includes five convicted murderers. View our most recent profiles on the list of recent serial killers, includes serial killers active between 2013 and 2023. His first arrest was at the young age of just 6 years old(charges unknown). In 1982, Blair murdered the mother of his two children, she was pregnant at the time of her death. The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Terry Blair (1982-2004). His trial is scheduled to start March 10. She may have died on or before September 2, 2004. He had only donethem in the classroom. This time, the suspect is Terry Blair, who is being allowed to avoid the death penalty in exchange for him agreeing to be tried by a judge instead of a jury, The Kansas City Star reported on its Web site Friday. Now, here comes the crimes of one of Warnettas sons, Diamond Blair. Diamond Blair was charged with 2nd degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death ofMr. Ashline. His mother, two of his siblings, his nephew, and himself. Larry Jackson offered Walter $2,000 to get rid of the one making rape accusations before she had the chance to testify against him. 1922-1992. 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. Terry was incarcerated for 21 years for the murder of Angela and her unborn child. For the Ohio politician, see, List of serial killers in the United States, "K.C. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Blair avoided the death penalty by agreeing to waive his right to a jury trial. Terry Blair passed away on December 25, 2010 at the age of 75 in Newington, Connecticut. Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent. The family tree of Terry Blair was filled with criminals. Court records indicated that he had been angry with her for performing acts of prostitution. 31-year-old Juniel was strangled to death on or before September 4, 2004, and had a broken neck. Terry Blair was born in United States of America, federal republic in North America. Jackson County Circuit Judge John O'Malley approved the agreement between Blair and prosecutors at a hearing. His nephew Diamond is currently in prison on a life sentence for charges related to a robbery-homicide in 2013. 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. Blair a heterosexual African Americans male citizen of the United States of America. . The prosecution said Blair made the calls that described in detail where the bodies of the women were hidden. Mr. Jackson was awaiting trial for alleged rape charges. Initially, he denied any involvement with the murders, but the evidence and witness statements piled up against him. 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. Defense attorneys fought to throw out the interrogation, but the judge decided it did not violate Blair's constitutional rights to a fair trial. Carmen Hunt(40) was a prostitute whose body was found behind a vacant houseon 2905 Park Avenue. Blair's mother killed a man but received probation. He also said mistakes were caused by the presence of the cameras, and the sometimes shoddy policework allowed the defense to effectively dispute evidence. This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:28. Blairs seven homicides are featured on two episodes of A&Es The First 48, A Serial Killer Calls LINK>>http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k5wo9_the-first-48-0201-a-serial-killer-calls_tv, The Killer Speaks LINK>>http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k5wo9_the-first-48-0201-a-serial-killer-calls_tv. His case was documented on The First 48 in the episode "A Serial Killer Calls." In exchange for that and for prosecutors dropping the death penalty, Blair agreed to trial before OMalley without a jury. After serving those 18 years, Diamond Blair was back out on the street wrecking havoc. Noila White, Jr. (or III), 1942-2001Noila went to prison for the murder of James Bell. Her attacker received 2 life sentences plus 240 years for his crimes including kidnapping, armed criminal action, and forcible sodomy, with mother Janice Blair eventually being placed on probation after entering an Alford plea for fatally shooting her common-law husband, Elton E. Terrys nephew, Diamond Blair, was also convicted by Jackson County for kidnapping, robbery, and forcible sodomy while he was still a teenager. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States. 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. But when he looks at a woman, it's an evil look. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium. Terrys nephew, Noila White, IV who murdered his father (above). Blair taunted the police and public with numerous phonecalls. Born to mother, Janice Blair, a single mother who only received a 9th grade education and suffered from mental illness. She spent two months in the hospital, recovering. Siblings. 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. The injury to the victim's arm was so serious that she had to get a bone in her arm replaced with metal. "It's an abandoned house. However, he was released from prison for two months in 1992 before heading back again after committing his second murder. The wunderkind maestro who scored chart . Reports indicate that an inmate incarcerated for raping the poor woman paid Blair between 2 and 6 thousand dollars to silence her. 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