Ervin Cherry
Northern Florida Serial Killer
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Northern Florida, United States
TIME PERIOD
November 1993 - February 1994
VICTIMS
3 confirmed
Ervin Elroy Cherry, an American serial killer, was responsible for the strangulation deaths of three women in Northern Florida between November 1993 and February 1994. The victims included Wanda Robinson, killed on November 22, 1993, Christina Cooper on February 5, 1994, and Katherine Walker on February 1, 1994. Cherry was apprehended on September 22, 1994, in Savannah, Georgia, following an auto theft arrest, which led to his connection to the murders. He was convicted of first-degree murder for Robinson and Cooper in January 1995 and later confessed to Walker's murder, receiving a life sentence for that crime in 2010. Cherry is currently incarcerated at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Florida. Significant evidence linking him to the crimes includes his confessions and the timeline of events surrounding the murders.
Ervin Cherry is believed to have targeted vulnerable women, often in connection with drug-related activities, leading to speculation that his crimes were fueled by addiction or desperation. Some theorize that his prior criminal history and time in prison contributed to his violent tendencies, suggesting a pattern of escalating violence after his release. Additionally, there is speculation that Cherry may have committed more murders than the three for which he was convicted, as he has not been fully cooperative in discussing his past.
The Dark Path of Ervin Cherry
The Emergence of a Serial Killer
Ervin Elroy Cherry, born on March 26, 1966, in the United States, is a name etched in the annals of American crime history. Known for his cold-blooded murders, Cherry's reign of terror spanned a brief yet haunting period in Northern Florida. Between November 1993 and February 1994, he strangled three women to death, leaving a trail of fear and tragedy in his wake. It wasn't until an unrelated arrest in Georgia that the pieces of Cherry's gruesome puzzle began to fall into place.
Early Crimes: A Prelude to Horror
Before the murders that would define his infamy, Cherry's violent tendencies were already evident. On October 1, 1986, he assaulted an individual, an act that led to a conviction for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Sentenced to ten years behind bars on May 4, 1987, Cherry was released in the early 1990s, having served his time. However, freedom did not reform him; instead, it set the stage for a far more sinister chapter in his life.
The Murders
The unraveling of Ervin Cherry's dark deeds began on September 22, 1994, when he was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for auto theft. Staying at a Salvation Army shelter at the time, Cherry's arrest opened a Pandora's box of past crimes. Authorities linked him to the murders of two women in Florida, leading to charges of first-degree murder.
The first victim, Wanda Robinson, met her tragic end on November 22, 1993, in St. Johns County. The second, Christina Cooper, was murdered on February 5, 1994, in Putnam County. Convicted of these heinous acts, Cherry was sentenced to life in prison on January 13, 1995.
Initially, Cherry denied any involvement in the crimes. However, he eventually confessed to a third murder, that of Katherine Walker, whom he killed on February 1, 1994, during a dispute over a drug deal in St. Johns County. In 2010, Cherry was convicted once again and received another life sentence for Walker's murder.
Despite the severity of his crimes, the legal framework in Florida at the time allowed for the possibility of parole for capital felonies. However, it remains unclear whether Cherry's life sentences are being served concurrently or consecutively.
Conclusion
Ervin Cherry's story is one of a man whose violent past culminated in a series of chilling murders, leaving an indelible mark on Northern Florida's history. While justice has been served with his incarceration at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, the shadow of his actions lingers on, a grim reminder of the darkness that can reside within.
Sources
- "Inmate Population Information Detail" - Retrieved December 21, 2021
- "Ervin Cherry" - Anderson Independent-Mail, February 22, 1994, p. 9 - Retrieved May 2, 2022
- "Man serving life in prison indicted on third murder" - HISTORIC CITY NEWS, May 10, 2010 - Retrieved December 21, 2021
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First Murder Committed
Ervin Cherry murders Wanda Robinson in St. Johns County.
Second Murder Committed
Ervin Cherry murders Christina Cooper in Putnam County.
Third Murder Confessed
Cherry confesses to the murder of Katherine Walker during an argument.
Arrest in Georgia
Cherry is arrested for auto theft in Savannah, Georgia, linking him to the murders.
Sentenced for Two Murders
Cherry is sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Wanda Robinson and Christina Cooper.
Indicted for Third Murder
Cherry is indicted for the murder of Katherine Walker, receiving another life sentence.
Ervin Elroy Cherry, an American serial killer, was responsible for the strangulation deaths of three women in Northern Florida between November 1993 and February 1994. The victims included Wanda Robinson, killed on November 22, 1993, Christina Cooper on February 5, 1994, and Katherine Walker on February 1, 1994. Cherry was apprehended on September 22, 1994, in Savannah, Georgia, following an auto theft arrest, which led to his connection to the murders. He was convicted of first-degree murder for Robinson and Cooper in January 1995 and later confessed to Walker's murder, receiving a life sentence for that crime in 2010. Cherry is currently incarcerated at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Florida. Significant evidence linking him to the crimes includes his confessions and the timeline of events surrounding the murders.
Ervin Cherry is believed to have targeted vulnerable women, often in connection with drug-related activities, leading to speculation that his crimes were fueled by addiction or desperation. Some theorize that his prior criminal history and time in prison contributed to his violent tendencies, suggesting a pattern of escalating violence after his release. Additionally, there is speculation that Cherry may have committed more murders than the three for which he was convicted, as he has not been fully cooperative in discussing his past.
The Dark Path of Ervin Cherry
The Emergence of a Serial Killer
Ervin Elroy Cherry, born on March 26, 1966, in the United States, is a name etched in the annals of American crime history. Known for his cold-blooded murders, Cherry's reign of terror spanned a brief yet haunting period in Northern Florida. Between November 1993 and February 1994, he strangled three women to death, leaving a trail of fear and tragedy in his wake. It wasn't until an unrelated arrest in Georgia that the pieces of Cherry's gruesome puzzle began to fall into place.
Early Crimes: A Prelude to Horror
Before the murders that would define his infamy, Cherry's violent tendencies were already evident. On October 1, 1986, he assaulted an individual, an act that led to a conviction for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Sentenced to ten years behind bars on May 4, 1987, Cherry was released in the early 1990s, having served his time. However, freedom did not reform him; instead, it set the stage for a far more sinister chapter in his life.
The Murders
The unraveling of Ervin Cherry's dark deeds began on September 22, 1994, when he was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for auto theft. Staying at a Salvation Army shelter at the time, Cherry's arrest opened a Pandora's box of past crimes. Authorities linked him to the murders of two women in Florida, leading to charges of first-degree murder.
The first victim, Wanda Robinson, met her tragic end on November 22, 1993, in St. Johns County. The second, Christina Cooper, was murdered on February 5, 1994, in Putnam County. Convicted of these heinous acts, Cherry was sentenced to life in prison on January 13, 1995.
Initially, Cherry denied any involvement in the crimes. However, he eventually confessed to a third murder, that of Katherine Walker, whom he killed on February 1, 1994, during a dispute over a drug deal in St. Johns County. In 2010, Cherry was convicted once again and received another life sentence for Walker's murder.
Despite the severity of his crimes, the legal framework in Florida at the time allowed for the possibility of parole for capital felonies. However, it remains unclear whether Cherry's life sentences are being served concurrently or consecutively.
Conclusion
Ervin Cherry's story is one of a man whose violent past culminated in a series of chilling murders, leaving an indelible mark on Northern Florida's history. While justice has been served with his incarceration at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, the shadow of his actions lingers on, a grim reminder of the darkness that can reside within.
Sources
- "Inmate Population Information Detail" - Retrieved December 21, 2021
- "Ervin Cherry" - Anderson Independent-Mail, February 22, 1994, p. 9 - Retrieved May 2, 2022
- "Man serving life in prison indicted on third murder" - HISTORIC CITY NEWS, May 10, 2010 - Retrieved December 21, 2021
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First Murder Committed
Ervin Cherry murders Wanda Robinson in St. Johns County.
Second Murder Committed
Ervin Cherry murders Christina Cooper in Putnam County.
Third Murder Confessed
Cherry confesses to the murder of Katherine Walker during an argument.
Arrest in Georgia
Cherry is arrested for auto theft in Savannah, Georgia, linking him to the murders.
Sentenced for Two Murders
Cherry is sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Wanda Robinson and Christina Cooper.
Indicted for Third Murder
Cherry is indicted for the murder of Katherine Walker, receiving another life sentence.