Charles Ray Hatcher
Crazy Charlie
Active for 14 years
(1969-1982) in United States
16
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
16
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 10 Timeline Events
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- 9 Books Written About Charles Ray Hatcher
- 5 External References
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Charles Ray Hatcher an American serial killer and rapist known as Crazy Charlie. Hatcher confessed to having murdered sixteen victims between 1969 and 1982. Hatcher was a habitual criminal who confessed to the rape and murder of sixteen adolescent males. He escaped from prison several times and was declared a manipulative institutionalized sociopath. In 1961, Hatcher was suspected in the rape and murder of a fellow inmate, no charges were filed. On December 3rd 1984, Charles Ray Hatcher committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Charles Ray Hatcher Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Charles Ray Hatcher (aka) Crazy Charlie, was active for 14 years between 1969-1982, known to have ( 16 confirmed / 16 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Charles Ray Hatcher was born on July 16th 1929 in Mound City, Missouri, United States. He was born 4th of 4 children and raised by both parents until (Age 6), mother and multiple stepfathers. He was raised as a youngest child and had 3 older brothers. His father, Jesse Hatcher. His mother, Lula Hatcher. His father abused alcohol and/or drugs. During his education he had academic, social or discipline problems, including being teased or picked on. Charles Ray Hatcher was physically abused at some point of his life.
Charles Ray Hatcher a homosexual, pedophile male citizen of the United States of America. no degree received. He never married. He had no children.
Prior to his spree he had killed, commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison. He saw a psychologist and spent time in a Forensic Hospital.
In 1969 (Age 39/40) Charles Ray Hatcher started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, and murder his victims. At the time of his crimes he was living with alone between releases from prison or mental hospitals, where he was known to work as a serial killer.
He was arrested on July 30th 1982 (Age 53), convicted on December 3rd 1984 (Age 55), sentenced to life imprisonment at Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Charles Ray Hatcher died on December 7th 1984 (Age 55), cause of death: suicide, committed suicide by hanging himself in his prison cell at Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US. Charles Ray Hatcher committed suicide on December 7th 1984 (Age 55).
Profile Completeness: 96%
serial killers by profile completenessCharles Ray Hatcher has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Charles Ray Hatcher a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Charles Ray Hatcher
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-02-08 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Charles Ray Hatcher |
| Nickname: | Crazy Charlie |
| Victims: | 16 - 16 |
| Years Active: | 1969 - 1982 |
| Ages Active: | 39/40 - 52/53 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1929 - 1984 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | homosexual, pedophile |
| Astrological Sign: | ♋ Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 23 |
| Birth Month: | July |
| Marital Status: | never married |
| Children: | no children |
| Living With: | alone between releases from prison or mental hospitals |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Jul 16, 1929 |
| Given Name: | Charles |
| Birth Location: | Mound City, Missouri, United States |
| Birth Order: | 4th of 4 |
| Siblings: | 3 older brothers |
| Raised By: | both parents until (Age 6), mother and multiple stepfathers |
| Birth Category: | youngest child |
| Mother: | Lula Hatcher |
| Father: | Jesse Hatcher |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | no degree received |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Jul 30, 1982 (Age 53) |
| Convicted: | Dec 3, 1984 (Age 55) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment |
| Prison Location: | Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Dec 7, 1984 (Age 55) |
| Manner of Death: | suicide |
| Cause of Death: | committed suicide by hanging himself in his prison cell |
| Death Location: | Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | TRUE |
10 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Charles Ray Hatcher
The 10 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Charles Ray Hatcher. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 16 1929 | Charles Ray Hatcher was born in Mound City, Missouri, United States. #19290716 |
| Jul 16 1949 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Jul 16 1959 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| 1969 (Age 39/40) | Charles Ray Hatcher started his serial killing spree. #1969 |
| Jul 16 1969 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| Jul 16 1979 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| 1982 (Age 52/53) | Charles Ray Hatcher ended his serial killing spree. #1982 |
| Jul 30 1982 (Age 53) | Charles Ray Hatcher arrested. #19820730 |
| Dec 03 1984 (Age 55) | Charles Ray Hatcher was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment at Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US. #19841203 |
| Dec 07 1984 (Age 55) | Charles Ray Hatcherdied.cause of death:suicide,committed suicide by hanging himself in his prison cellat Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri, US. #19841207 |
Back to top Serial Killers Active During
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Charles Ray Hatcher (1969-1982).
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| 39 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| suicide | TRUE | 225 | ||
| father drug abuse | TRUE | 192 | ||
| problems in school | TRUE | 221 | ||
| teased in school | TRUE | 218 | ||
| physically abused | TRUE | 231 | ||
| psychologist | TRUE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | TRUE | 257 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| previous killed | TRUE | 208 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| living with children | FALSE | 268 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| mother drug abuse | FALSE | 195 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| psychologically abused | FALSE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| drug abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| alcohol abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Charles Ray Hatcher
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Stranglers
Kevin Smith
Serial Killer Rapists
Stephen G. Michaud
The Evil That Men Do
Deborah Halber
The Skeleton Crew
Deborah Halber
The Skeleton Crew
RJ Parker
Serial Killers Encyclopedia
Julian S. Hatcher
Hatcher's Notebook
Peter J. Hatcher
Sound Linkage
9 Books that mention Serial Killer
Charles Ray Hatcher
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630600 | Serial Killer Stranglers | Kevin Smith | 164 Total Including Juana Barraza | 164 |
| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 0312970609 | The Evil That Men Do | Stephen G. Michaud | 3 Total Including Robert Ben Rhoades | 3 |
| 1451657595 | The Skeleton Crew | Deborah Halber | Charles Ray Hatcher | 2 |
| 1451657609 | The Skeleton Crew | Deborah Halber | 3 Total Including Edgecombe County Serial Killer | 3 |
| 1494772167 | Serial Killers Encycloped... | RJ Parker | 34 Total Including Pedro Rodrigues Filho | 34 |
| 1517448271 | Charles Ray Hatcher | Harry Blousy | Charles Ray Hatcher | 1 |
| 0811749177 | Hatcher's Notebook | Julian S. Hatcher | Charles Ray Hatcher | 1 |
| 111851016x | Sound Linkage | 3 Total Including Peter J. Hatcher | Charles Ray Hatcher | 1 |
Charles Ray Hatcher (July 16, 1929 – December 7, 1984) was an American serial killer who confessed to having murdered 16 people between 1969 and 1982.
External References
- Charles Ray Hatcher on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Charles Ray HATCHER on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Amber Keen, George Lewis, Charles Ray Hatcher on maamodt.asp.radford.edu, Retrieved on Sep 16, 2018.
- Q5081956 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 9, 2018.
- Charles Hatcher on www.serienkillers.de, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
Internal References
Charles Ray Hatcher is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #3 of 34[ Page 1 ] of Cancer Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #4 of 41[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in July
- #24 of 327[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #31 of 250[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #44 of 307[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #62 of 651[ Page 5 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #83 of 651[ Page 6 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #118 of 651[ Page 8 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #246 of 651[ Page 17 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
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