Carl Eugene Watts (November 7, 1953 – September 21, 2007), also known by his nickname Coral, was an American serial killer dubbed "The Sunday Morning Slasher". Watts is now suspected to have killed more than 100 women, which would make him the most prolific serial killer in American history. He obtained immunity for a dozen murders as a result of a plea bargain with prosecutors in 1982; at one point, it appeared that he could be released in 2006. He died of prostate cancer while serving two sentences of life without parole in a Michigan prison for the murders of Helen Dutcher and Gloria Steele. From Texas to Michigan Carl Eugene Watts was born in Killeen, Texas to Richard Eugene Watts and Dorothy Mae Young. His father was a private first class in the Army, and his mother was a kindergarten art teacher. When Watts was less than two years of age, his parents separated and he was raised by his mother. Watts and his mother moved to Inkster, Michigan, and in 1962, Dorothy Mae married a mechanic named Norman Caesar with whom she had two daughters. After the divorce Carl began spending a lot of his time with his grandmother. When his mother relocated to Detroit, Carl remained with his grandmother for a while. His Grandmother told the Houston Chronicle that even as a young child, Carl enjoyed hunting and skinning rabbits. During his childhood, he developed meningitis and suffered high fevers, resulting in learning disabilities. As a child, Watts was described as being strange.
The infamous Charles Edmund Cullen, better known as Nurse Cullen to most, is a former nurse (go figure) who is, in fact, the most prolific serial killer in New Jersey history. He is also suspected to be the most prolific serial killer in American history. He was apprehended December 15, 2003. Cullen was born in West Orange New Jersey. Cullen was sentenced to 127 years in prison as punishment for his terrible crimes.
She was born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. Her parents names were Charlie and Dorothy jemison. Charlie was a roofer, carpenter, and maintenance supervisor. Dorothy was an elementary school teacher. Mae was the youngest of three children. Her oldest sibling Charles was a real estate agent and Ada, the middle sibling, was a child psychiatrist. All in all they were a very successful family.
Carroll Shelby was born in Leesburg, Texas. He would grow up successful and famous in the racing world. Warren Shelby was Carroll’s father and Eloise Lawrence Shelby was his mother. Carroll’s father was a postal man. Shelby was first married in December of 1943. Carroll was originally a chicken farmer. There was a year and all the chickens died of a sickness. After that turn of events he took to racing. Carroll Shelby lived a successful life and became a known name in racing.
Unfortunately William Harvey Carneys young life was a struggle and very difficult. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. William was born into slavery much of a childhood; rather not call it a childhood. Ann Dean Williams mom stayed behind in the plantation, while William and his dad also known as William Carney, Escaped the plantation through the Underground Railroad. Like many other slaves, Williams’s dad adopted their last name from their plantation owner. When they escaped from the Underground Railroad they met
William Grant Still was born in Woodville, Mississippi on May the eleventh 1895. Although he was born in Mississippi he grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. Still was born to two teachers, his mother, Carrie Lena Fambro Still , who was born in 1872 near Milledgeville Georgia and died in 1927, and William Grant Still Sr, who was born in 1871 and died in 1895. Stills dad was an accomplice in a supermarket and executed as a neighborhood bandleader. He also passed on when his newborn son was three months old. Still and his mom moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where she taught English at a local high school for more than 30 years. She met and wedded Charles B. Shepperson, who supported his stepson William's musical advantages by taking him to operettas and purchasing Red Seal recordings of traditional music, which Still significantly enjoyed. The two went to various exhibitions by artists on visit. Still also listened to his maternal grandma sing African-American spirituals to him.
George was born on February 14, 1859, in Galesburg, Illinois. His grandfather, Silvanus Ferris, and Reverend George W Gale founded the town of Galesburg, Illinois. George was named after his father, George Washington Gale Ferris. His mother, Martha Edgerton Hyde Ferris, and father were both farmers.
"Randy Gene Moss was born February 13th 1977 Rand West Virginia. Randy Moss's mom is Maxine Moss. Randy Moss's dad is Randy Pratt. Randy Moss's brother is Eric Moss. Randy Moss's sister is Nutisia Moss. Randy Moss grew up in Rand West Virginia. Randy Moss attended DuPont High School and Riverside High School. Randy Moss played football, basketball and basketball, he was also on the Riverside High School debate and track team." (Biography.com)College"Randy Moss attended Marshall University Collage. Randy Moss's receiving and running talents led the team through a spectacular two seasons, and he was a fourth-place candidate in the Heisman Trophy voting for the best college football player after his sophomore season. Randy Moss decided to quit school and enter the National Football League draft for 1998.
What was Jackie's life like growing up? For starters, he was born in Cairo, Georgia on January, 31st 1919. Next, he was born to Jerry and Mallie Robinson; he was the youngest of five kids. He had three older brothers, Edgar, Frank, and Mack. He also had a sister that was younger than the boys, but two years older than Jackie. Her name was Willa Mae. Sadly, Jackie’s dad left the family for their neighbor’s wife and he was never seen or heard of again. To add, Jackie was only 16 months old when his dad left them.
On January 31, 1919, a kid by the name of Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He surely did not know that he would be one day an american hero. His father was Jerry Robinson, a plantation worker. His mother was Mallie, she was a domestic worker. Jackie had three brothers and one sister. The four brothers were: Edgar, Frank and Mack. The sister was Willa Mae. Frank and Edgar are no longer alive, but Mack and WIlla still live in Pasadena, California. His dad left Mallie and the children, never to return, when Jackie was six months old. When
Jackie Robinson had a hard life growing up. He was born in Cairo Georgia, on January 31, 1919. His full name is Jackie Roosevelt Robinson. His parents chose the middle name Roosevelt because Teddy Roosevelt spoke out against racism. Jackie Robinson was born on a plantation where his parents were shopkeepers. Jackie Robinson was the youngest of 5 children. At birth, his siblings were Edgar age 10, Frank age 9, Mark age 5, Willa Mae 3. His mom was Mallie Robinson and his dad's name was Jerry Robinson. However Jackie Robinson's father left his mother and ran off with the neighbor's wife. Jackie Robinson wasn't even one when he left. When Frank got older he won a gold medal in track in the olympics. The plantation owner kicked them out of the plantation, which caused them to move to California. Jackie Robinson played and loved all sports. He was the best at football. He even was the starting quarterback. Because he faced so much segregation, he created the Pepper Street Gang. The Pepper Street Gang was a group of Jackie's friends who excluded all white
On August 27, 1908, Lyndon Baines Johnson was born to Sam and Rebekah Johnson.; he was the first of their five children. He was born near the central Texas community of Johnson City, which was named for some of his relatives. His family included some of the earliest settlers of the Lone Star State. They were cattlemen, cotton farmers, and soldiers for the Confederacy. Lyndon’s father, Sam Johnson, had won the election to the Texas legislature and he served five terms before he switched careers and became a farmer. He had a very strong relationship with his mother, Rebekah Johnson.
Jackie was born on March 3, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Her parents named her after Jaqueline Kennedy. Jackie's family was very poor and her parents, Mary and Alfred Joyner, were young when they had their children. There was a struggle to put food on the table but there was always love. When Jackie was a freshman in high school, her mother died. After her mother died her friends and team mates supported her and her family. Her grandmother always knew she would become something great and she eventually did. she showed that you don't have to have a lot of money or be rich to accomplish your goals.
He was raised by Mallie Robinson and Jerry Robinson (parents). After his father left him and his family Jackie and the rest of his family moved to Pasadena, California. From there on he ended up going to college at the University of California, Los Angeles. He sustained his learning at the University of California, LA. In 1941, in spite of his athletic success, Robinson had to leave UCLA right before graduation due to his financial problems. Jackie Robinson had 3 major influences in his life. His wife, brother and Branch Rickey. His wife always pushed him to keep going and block out everyone else.Robinson's older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired Jackie to pursue his talent and love of athletics. Branch brought him on to his team to help make a difference in the world and MLB even when he knew how hard it would be for both him and Jackie. Rickey knew there would be difficult times ahead for the young athlete, and so made Robinson promise to not fight back when
Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Ga. being the 25 days preceding Jackie’s birth President Roosevelt died, Roosevelt was Jackie’s middle name. (Obias 2013) Shortly after his birth, his family moved and settled in Pasadena, Calif. During Jackie’s early adulthood World War 2 was occurring across the world. Like many young men Jackie was drafted to serve in the war. However, Jackie received a court martial for refusing to move to the back of the bus for a white soldier. Jackie never saw war action as the incident occurred during boot camp.
In 1919, Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. His family being sharecroppers, Jackie's mother, Mallie, raised Jackie and his four other siblings.(JackieRobinson.com) Being the only black family on the block, his family faced discrimination and racism from neighbors all around. From a humble beginning, Jackie was an outstanding athlete.(larrylester42.com) Jackie was promoted from Washington Junior High. Later, he entered John Muir High School after his junior high career. Recognizing his athletic ability, Robinson's older brothers inspired Jackie to pursue sports.(Jackierobinson.com)