A North Carolina man has been charged in three separate killings that took place over a span of just two months, per multiple reports.
Greensboro police arrested John Richardson, 53, in connection with the trio of crimes, according toWGHPandWXII. Inmate records show he is currently being held without bond.
PEOPLE has reached out to the Greensboro Police Department for comment.
The charges stem from a slew of crimes that took place between January and April, beginning with the death of Michael Hemphill.
Richardson allegedly shot Hemphill, 46, on in Greensboro in late January, WGHP andBTW21reported. Hemphill was transported to a hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on Feb. 1.
John Richardson.Greensboro Police Department
Jonathan Murphy, 38, is also facing a charge of first-degree murder in connection to Hemphill’s death, according to WGHP, which says Murphy was linked to Richardson via text messages.
More than a month later on March 10, Mark Anthony Gilbert Jr. was found injured after a 911 caller reported a man being assaulted near a dumpster, per WGHP and BTW21. The 40-year-old also succumbed to his injuries.
According to WGHP, court documents allege that Richardson obtained Gilbert’s car, phone and wallet after the beating.
Richardson was charged with first-degree murder of Hemphill, 46, on April 13 and Gilbert Jr. on April 19.
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“I’m going to miss him, and I’m hurt that he’s not going to be able to see his children grow up,” Pittman said.
During a search of Richardson’s home, officers uncovered two firearms, knives, ammunition and a hatchet, per WGHP and BTW21.
source: people.com
