UPDATE- Police Now Have a Sketch of Memphis Serial Killer

Recently I blogged about the “possible” serial killer that was targeting prostitutes in Memphis, TN. He has killed three women and attempted to kill another, but the 5th victim survived. This 5th victim, who was shot in the face by the suspect gave the police the only description they have of the killer who is murdering women in Memphis and tossing their bodies on the side of the road.

Here is the article about the killer targeting prostitutes Serial Killer

Here is the update from Fox 13 Memphis including the description of the killer, his vehicle information and a sketch.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Police have a sketch of the man who sources say may be responsible for the deaths of several Memphis prostitutes. FOX13 first told you about a possible serial killer targeting prostitutes earlier this month.

The sketch was made possible after a prostitute gave cops a description of the man who shot her in the face, tossed her from his car, and left her for dead. After doing some digging, we’ve learned this same person may have killed those other women we told you about earlier this month.

This is the person sources say may be responsible for the deaths of three prostitutes and for shooting a fourth woman and leaving her for dead- all of which happened within a 30 day span.

Police released the sketch after a woman gave them a description of a man she said shot her multiple times in the face and then threw her from his car. It happened on Ledger Road on February 26th, days after three other prostitutes were killed.

To read the full story from Fox 13 Memphis, click here.

Memphis, TN-Possible Serial Killer Targeting Prostitutes

Memphis may have a possible serial killer targeting women near the area of Elvis Presley Blvd. near Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Over the past two months, a total of four women have been murdered in Memphis, TN and their bodies have been dumped within the same vicinity. All four murder victims were killed and dumped near Mount Carmel Cemetery which lies between Elvis Presley Blvd. and Elliston Road. A fifth woman was shot several times, including in the face, and left for dead. This victim survived and escaped and was able to give police a description of the suspect. The suspect has been described as a black male 20-30 years old, driving a Pontiac Bonneville or Grand Am.

As of now the only connection between the women is the fact that they were all prostitutes. The first body was found at the end of January. The last one was discovered weeks ago on the 24th. The youngest was 24 years old and the oldest 44.

Here are more details from My Fox Memphis:

The victims have been identified as 28-year old Jessica Lewis and 44-year old Rhonda Wells. Police records show they were arrested before for prostitution.  Two weeks before the bodies of Wells and Lewis were discovered, 31-year old Tamakia McKinney was found a mile away from the cemetery murdered and lying in the middle of Hemlock Street. Two weeks ago, sources say another prostitute, who goes by the name Katrina, was shot multiple times in the face, thrown from a car, and left for dead on Ledger Street, also less than a mile from Mount Carmel Cemetery. She’s been released from the hospital. Sources say another prostitute, Marnicia Shaw, was found dead inside a hotel room on Brooks Road back on February 12th. It’s in the same area as the others but police tell us that case is not connected.

Anyone with information on the deaths of these women, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2247). You can also submit your tip to 528cash.org, or you can text your tip by typing the keyword AWARD to 274637 (CRIMES). You will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible to a cash reward of up to $1000.