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The Farewell Killer, also known as The Hammer Killer was a serial killer who was active from 2020 to 2021. He claimed to kill up to 40 people in total, Although their were only 18 confirmed victims and only 4 injured. He operated in Detroit inside of Michigan from 2020-2021 his targets were usually children up from 6th grade to 8th. His weapons was known to be a hammer which gave him the alias The Hammer Killer.
He was stated to be white, up to 5' 4", with a young looking appearance, The prime suspect was said to be a man named "Earl Francis Spacey", But don't have enough evidence for any arrest.
Victims
Murders That Were Confirmed
Authorities claimed that 18 known victims were discovered, Although Farewell claimed to have killed 40 people in total.
Attempted Murders
- Marcus Levi Peters (21)
- Elijah Brooks (45)
- Patricia Evans (18)
- Gary Mark Adams (67)
21st Century Developments
DNA Testing
The Detroit Police Department (DPD) is currently working on finding out the identity of the killer using DNA evidence similar to the way Joseph James DeAngelo (Golden State Killer) was caught.
On October 17, 2022, Spacey was demanded to get his DNA tested to confirm if he was the killer or not, although the fingerprint that was found did not match.
Arthur Dallas
On October 19, 2022, two days after Spacey was denied to have been the killer, Police had a new suspect in interest named Arthur Dallas, Dallas didn't live to far from where the victims were killed, It ain't clear if Dallas was in any relationship with any of the victims, At 18 years old Dallas was charged for dating a minor for 1 year, This could be key evidence to the case.
Although, It ain't known if Dallas was actually the killer, Police are still investigating the murders and gathering evidence to find who is responsible.
Suspects
Eliminated Suspects
- Jack Davidson - Suspect
- Harris Pete Ariz - Suspect
- Conner D. Peter - Suspect
- Earl Francis Spacey - Prime-Suspect
- Arthur Dallas - Suspect