She was reported missing by her sister in March 1992. "None of these women,. Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a jungle and Maya ruins, TikTok faces bans in a number of countries over security fears. He called 9-1-1, and after Hawk was transported to a hospital, she was pronounced dead. Wiping tears, Wallace sat down as a victims cousin shouted: Why did you kill them?. He was arrested on March 13, 1994. Burrell is Tyreces uncle and Hendersons cousin. He even attended at least one of their funerals, according to a 1995 article in The Charlotte Observer. They were not the only victims of serial killer Henry Louis Wallace. WSOC file video of the investigation into one of Henry Wallace's murders. He let himself in with his girlfriend's key and lay in wait in the empty apartment for Love to return home. After high school, he worked off and on for 1 1/2 years at WBAW-FM in Barnwell as a deejay. He was sometimes forced to walk around the neighborhood in his older sister's clothing as punishment (via Crime Magazine). Wallaces race also might have played a role in allowing him to prey on women undetected, according to a 2004 case study on Wallace published in Free Inquiry in Creative Sociology. It began with a newly developed habit of stealing, which after several years evolved into rape and murder. Wilder said he fired Wallace after he discovered that compact discs were missing. Neither school would confirm that he was a student. All of a sudden, they started seeing connections in things that had happened 20 months ago.. He had the literal gall to show up at a service for someone that he knew he personally killed, said Sumpter. Wallaces first murder victim was 18-year-old Tashanda Bethea, a local woman. He also led police to Loves body, whod been deemed a missing person. ``He did about average work,' said Sandoz spokeswoman Meg Morgan, whose company records show only that Wallace was a Navy veteran. Recruiting started during Wallaces trial and eventually the homicide unit grew four times larger, McFadden says. His mother, Brandi Henderson, was in the same bedroom, murdered -- strangled to death. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. ``He was a pleasant sort of person,' said station owner Drew Wilder. ABC News 20/20: Lock the Door Behind You chronicles the work that went into the arrest and the allegations surrounding the polices attitude toward the victims. BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ Lottie Mae Wallace feels like shes dreaming, even though she has slept only a few hours since her son was accused of being a serial killer. Ressler stated: "If he (Wallace) elected to become a serial killer, he was going about it in the wrong way.". Proceedings began in September 1996. Sumpter says she found out about his arrest from the TV news. Wallace gave few clues to his friends and family that something was wrong. From all reports, he did what he was told to do and he did it well. He was elected to the student council and was his high school's only male cheerleader. Wallaces sister, Yvonne, said Mrs. Henry said she remembered Henry Wallace as a little boy and she cant understand what happened either.. After his eventual arrest in March 1994, he confessed to murdering 11 people. It just didnt matter to them, Sumpter, who pushed the police department to keep investigating her daughters murder, tells A&E True Crime. The fast-food restaurant worker confessed to killing eleven women, with 10 in Charlotte. Hawk worked at Taco Bell, where Wallace was her supervisor. To pay for his drug habit, he burglarized homes and businesses. He pawned everything except the car, which he left at a shopping center. He knew both of them, and both lived at the complex. Their mothers worked together in the same factory. On August 10, 1993, Wallace raped and strangled Valencia M. Jumper a friend of his sister then set her on fire to cover up his crime. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Anguished, she collapsed to the floor with such force that she hit her head and started bleeding, she recalls. From 1991 through 1994, Wallace murdered 10 Charlotte women: Sharon Nance, Caroline Love, Shawna Hawk, Audrey Spain, Valencia Jumper, Michelle Stinson, Vanessa Mack, Betty Jean Baucom, Brandi Henderson and Debra Slaughter. Henry Louis Wallace was born on November 4, 1965 in rural South Carolina. He was nicknamed the "Taco Bell Strangler" because he worked with most of his victims in fast food restaurants. ``We never ever felt uncomfortable around him. By Susan Welsh, Joseph Diaz, Andrew Paparella, and Haley Yamada May 12, 2022, 12:34 PM 7:34 Dee Sumpter holds a photo of her daughter Shawna Hawk in 2022. Henry Louis Wallace, known as "The Charlotte Strangler" and "The Taco Bell Strangler," murdered 11 Black women in the span of four years in the 1990s. Two of those women lived in the same apartment complex. A few days after her murder, he and his sister went to Valencia's funeral. Heres a list. He stole video and recording equipment and was caught trying to pawn them. Wallace had no type, and every person he was convicted of killing was someone well known to him. On January 7, 1997, Wallace was found guilty of nine murders. Henry Louis Wallace (November 4, 1965) is a serial murderer who murdered ten young Black women in Charlotte, North Carolina, between May 1992 and March 1994. Sumpters 20-year-old daughter, Shawna Hawk, was murdered by Wallace in 1993. Wallace confessed during questioning and in 1997, he received nine death sentences. But without evidence, police couldn't charge him with the crime. In 2000, North Carolinas Supreme Court upheld the death sentences. We didn't have the technology. Wallace picked her up and beat her to death after the two had sex (via Murderpedia). [Stream an episode of First Blood about Henry Louis Wallace and his victims in the A&E App.]. He also had one victim in his hometown in South Carolina. A month later, in September 1993, he went to the apartment of Michelle Stinson, a struggling college student and single mother of two sons. Wallace, whom Sumpter described as intelligent and well-spoken, went to her daughters visitation. She wouldn't say who he was, only that he died years ago. She saw Wallaces photo on the screen, followed by her daughters. Friends said he dated a woman in 1993 and this year who also worked in local fast-food restaurants, including the Bojangles', where three of the murder victims worked. All those factors were working together in concert.. Later, Sumpter ran into him at a store. During the investigation, it was discovered that Wallace had personally known most of his victims and the media dubbed him the "Taco Bell Killer" because he had met or connected with a majority of his victims through working at various fast food chains. It was also clear from the lack of forced entry that the women trusted him enough to let him inside their homes. Henry Louis Wallace was born on November 4, 1965, in Barnwell, South Carolina, to Lottie Mae Wallace, a single mother. Things seemed to be looking up for Wallace at this point, especially after he married his high school sweetheart and became the stepfather to her daughter. The arrest of Henry Louis Wallace in March 1994 brought an end to a protracted reign of terror in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police in Barnwell questioned Wallace in April 1990 about the disappearance of 18-year-old Tashanda Bethea, who was strangled and found in a pond outside Barnwell. In the final days before his arrest, Wallace murdered three Black women in a span of four days. There was no way I could stop: Wallace confesses to murders in jailhouse interviews, (Watch the video above: There was no way I could stop: Wallace confesses to murders in jailhouse interviews). Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). The authorities were led to Henry through some physical evidence. Despite the crime, Wallace was able to apply for and receive an honorable discharge in 1992. Henry Louis Wallace is a serial killer who earned the monikers "The Charlotte Strangler" or "The Taco Bell Strangler" following the murders of 10 Black women in Charlotte, North Carolina between 1990 and 1994. What his family and authorities did not know was that Wallace had already committed one murder just a year before his discharge. Serial Killer Henry Louis Wallace. Henry Louis Wallace terrorized east Charlotte for more than two years. She did not get along with her mother, either, and the two argued constantly. When visiting his hometown of Barnwell, he strangled her and dumped her body into a nearby lake. Henry was handed down nine death sentences as a result. Stinson was a friend of his from Taco Bell. At the time, Wallace worked part-time as a disc jockey, which he preferred to college. On Friday, 20/20 is showing video they obtained from the case -- never-before-seen footage of a jailhouse interview conducted by the profilers who worked with his defense team. It was just like something you do every day - no big deal. They learned of his arrest Sunday through news reports. The department stated that although they were overworked and understaffed to handle the surge in homicide cases in the Charlotte metro area at the time. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Henry Louis Wallace (born November 4, 1965) is an American serial killer who killed 10 women in Charlotte, North Carolina and is awaiting execution at Central Prison in Raleigh. The only survivor was a 10-month-old boy, Tyrese Woods. Wallace confessed to killing her and setting the fire. MOMO aims to prevent violence in the community. Once I touched them, it was over, there was no way I could stop, Wallace said in his jailhouse interview. Henry Wallace has admitted to killing 11 women between 1990 and 1994. 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