Juan Covington
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| Juan Covington | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | March 3, 1962 |
| Killings | |
| Number of victims | 3 |
| Span of killings | 1998–May, 2005 |
| Country | USA |
| State(s) | Pennsylvania |
| Date apprehended | 2005 |
Juan Covington is an American serial killer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked at Pennsylvania Hospital and was arrested in 2005 after security camera footage linked him to the murder of co-worker Patricia McDermott, 48, an X-ray technician.[1]
[edit] Other victims
- In 1998 Covington shot and killed his cousin, Rev. Thomas Lee Devlin, 49, as he was leading a prayer service.[2]
- In 2003 Covington shot David Stewart, 43, nine times as he walked home. Stewart survived the attack.[3]
- In 2004 Covington shot William Bryant, 33, nine times as the man walked to work. Bryant also survived.
- In March 2005, Covington shot and killed Odies Bosket, 36, at a subway station.
Juan Covington received three life sentences for his crimes. He had pleaded guilty to all five crimes and avoided the death penalty thereby.
[edit] References
- ^ Catch a Killer , ABC News Jan 2007.
- ^ Burn in hell philly.com, March 2006
- ^ By camera ABC News
