Serial killer lured by fake social account gets 160 years

KIFI

Published October 6, 2021 11:14 AM

By DAVID PORTER
Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A serial killer has been sentenced to 160 years after friends of one victim used fake social media accounts to lure the suspect and turn him in to police. Khalil Wheeler-Weaver was sentenced Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, for killing three women and trying to kill another five years ago. Prosecutors presented evidence at trial that Wheeler-Weaver used dating apps to lure the women and then strangled them. Prosecutors credited friends of victim Sarah Butler with using social media to help police find him. They gained access to her social media accounts, set up a fake one, lured Wheeler-Weaver to a meeting and notified police.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.