William Devin Howell
William Devin Howell | |
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Connecticut Department of Correction inmate mugshot | |
| Born | February 11, 1970 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Other names | Sick Ripper |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Convictions | Murder (6 counts) First degree manslaughter |
| Criminal penalty | 360 years imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 7 |
Span of crimes | January – October 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
Date apprehended | May 2005 |
| Imprisoned at | Cheshire Correctional Institution |
William Devin Howell (born February 11, 1970) is an American serial killer who was convicted of murdering seven women in 2003. He is one of the most prolific serial killers in Connecticut history. In November 2017, while already serving a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter, he was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences (a life sentence in Connecticut is 60 years in prison, meaning he was sentenced to 360 years in prison), which he is currently serving at Cheshire Correctional Institution.