William Devin Howell

William Devin Howell
Connecticut Department of Correction
inmate mugshot
Born (1970-02-11) February 11, 1970 (age 54)
Other namesSick Ripper
Criminal statusIncarcerated
Conviction(s)Murder (6 counts)
First degree manslaughter
Criminal penalty360 years imprisonment[1]
Details
Victims7
Span of crimes
January – October 2003
CountryUnited States
State(s)Connecticut
Date apprehended
May 2005
Imprisoned atCheshire 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),[1][2][3] which he is currently serving at Cheshire Correctional Institution.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Department of Correction Inmate Information Search".
  2. ^ "Serial killer says he hopes his "slow, painful death in prison" will comfort families". CBS News. November 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "7th victim named in Connecticut serial killer case". CBS News. June 9, 2015.
  4. ^ "Inmate Information: William Devin Howell". Connecticut Department of Correction. Retrieved October 30, 2018.