Reeves was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 20, 1940.[1] He retired from the Army in 1985.[2]
First wife
Reeves' first marriage was at 18 to a 15-year-old.[3] The marriage was annulled in 1960.[4][5]
Manslaughter
Reeves married Sharon Vaughn in 1961. In 1967, while stationed with his wife in Italy, Reeves killed a man and served four months in prison for manslaughter.[3] After his release, the couple returned to the United States and settled in Copperas Cove, Texas.
Second wife
Reeves was married to his second wife Sharon Vaughn for 18 years. They had two sons, Ricky and Randall, while in Italy. In 1977, Sharon pursued an extramarital relationship with John Behneman. She filed for divorce in February 1978 while Reeves was stationed in South Korea. On July 20, 1978, a week after divorcing Reeves, she died of a shotgun wound to her chest that was originally believed to be self-inflicted.[6] The case was re-examined in 1994 and it was determined that she had been murdered. The prosecution demonstrated in court how difficult it would have been for her to shoot herself.[7] A blood spatter expert concluded that Sharon had been wearing a bra and underwear at the time of her death, but when her body was found, she was completely naked.[8] She was 34.[9]
Third wife
Reeves married Myeong-Hi Chong on Dec. 31, 1980 in South Korea. She drowned in Lake Whitney in Texas in 1986.[10] Her family said Myeong-Hi was unable to swim and had a strong aversion to water. Bruises on Myeong-Hi’s face made her sister suspicious and she requested an autopsy.[8] Reeves had Myeong-Hi cremated.[11]
Fourth wife
Reeves met his fourth wife, Emilita Villa, through a mail-order bride service when she was 18.[6] Reeves was 28 years her senior. Emilita was reportedly reluctant to marry him, but felt obligated due to monthly payments Reeves sent to her family in the Philippines.[8] When Emilita became pregnant, Reeves sent her back to her family as he did not believe he was the father. He changed his mind when she sent him a photograph of their son. She was last seen alive October 11, 1994.[2] She disappeared shortly after telling friends she intended to divorce Reeves. In October 1995, her remains were found by a hunter in a shallow grave near Lake Whitney, where Reeves' third wife had drowned eight years previously.
Investigation and arrest
Emilita's friend reported her missing. The police became suspicious when they found out Reeves had two dead wives,[6] both of whom died after making plans to leave Reeves and after complaining to friends about being mistreated by Reeves.[12] He was arrested on March 21, 1995, for the murder of his second wife and his bail was set at $500,000.[13]
Trial
He was convicted on January 3, 1996, for the 1978 murder of Sharon Reeves and received a 35-year prison sentence. On August 20, 1996, he was convicted of murdering Emilita Reeves and sentenced to an additional 99 years. Reeves appealed against both convictions; his appeals were rejected.[14][15] His sentences are being served concurrently.[16] He will be eligible for parole in 2026.[17]
^"Jack Wayne Reeves v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 52nd District Court of Coryell County". Justia Law. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
^"Jack Wayne Reeves | Texas Prison Inmates | The Texas Tribune". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
^"REEVES, JACK WAYNE Inmate 05416735: Texas Prisons (DOC)". bailbondcity.com. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
January 15, 2023
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Jack Wayne Reeves born June 20 1940 1 is currently serving a ninety nine year prison sentence for murdering his second and fourth wives Jack ReevesBornJack Wayne Reeves 1940 06 20 June 20 1940 age 82 Wichita Falls Texas U S Conviction s Murder 2 counts ManslaughterCriminal penalty99 years imprisonmentDetailsVictims4Span of crimes1967 1994CountryItaly and the United StatesState s TexasImprisoned atWallace Pack Unit Contents 1 Early life 2 First wife 3 Manslaughter 4 Second wife 5 Third wife 6 Fourth wife 7 Investigation and arrest 8 Trial 9 See also 10 ReferencesEarly life EditReeves was born in Wichita Falls Texas on June 20 1940 1 He retired from the Army in 1985 2 First wife EditReeves first marriage was at 18 to a 15 year old 3 The marriage was annulled in 1960 4 5 Manslaughter EditReeves married Sharon Vaughn in 1961 In 1967 while stationed with his wife in Italy Reeves killed a man and served four months in prison for manslaughter 3 After his release the couple returned to the United States and settled in Copperas Cove Texas Second wife EditReeves was married to his second wife Sharon Vaughn for 18 years They had two sons Ricky and Randall while in Italy In 1977 Sharon pursued an extramarital relationship with John Behneman She filed for divorce in February 1978 while Reeves was stationed in South Korea On July 20 1978 a week after divorcing Reeves she died of a shotgun wound to her chest that was originally believed to be self inflicted 6 The case was re examined in 1994 and it was determined that she had been murdered The prosecution demonstrated in court how difficult it would have been for her to shoot herself 7 A blood spatter expert concluded that Sharon had been wearing a bra and underwear at the time of her death but when her body was found she was completely naked 8 She was 34 9 Third wife EditReeves married Myeong Hi Chong on Dec 31 1980 in South Korea She drowned in Lake Whitney in Texas in 1986 10 Her family said Myeong Hi was unable to swim and had a strong aversion to water Bruises on Myeong Hi s face made her sister suspicious and she requested an autopsy 8 Reeves had Myeong Hi cremated 11 Fourth wife EditReeves met his fourth wife Emilita Villa through a mail order bride service when she was 18 6 Reeves was 28 years her senior Emilita was reportedly reluctant to marry him but felt obligated due to monthly payments Reeves sent to her family in the Philippines 8 When Emilita became pregnant Reeves sent her back to her family as he did not believe he was the father He changed his mind when she sent him a photograph of their son She was last seen alive October 11 1994 2 She disappeared shortly after telling friends she intended to divorce Reeves In October 1995 her remains were found by a hunter in a shallow grave near Lake Whitney where Reeves third wife had drowned eight years previously Investigation and arrest EditEmilita s friend reported her missing The police became suspicious when they found out Reeves had two dead wives 6 both of whom died after making plans to leave Reeves and after complaining to friends about being mistreated by Reeves 12 He was arrested on March 21 1995 for the murder of his second wife and his bail was set at 500 000 13 Trial EditHe was convicted on January 3 1996 for the 1978 murder of Sharon Reeves and received a 35 year prison sentence On August 20 1996 he was convicted of murdering Emilita Reeves and sentenced to an additional 99 years Reeves appealed against both convictions his appeals were rejected 14 15 His sentences are being served concurrently 16 He will be eligible for parole in 2026 17 See also EditList of serial killers in the United StatesReferences Edit a b Jack Wayne Reeves Texas Prison Inmates The Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune Retrieved 2017 03 06 a b REEVES v STATE 969 S W 2d 471 1998 Leagle com Leagle Retrieved 2017 03 06 a b TEXAN LEAVES A TRAIL OF DEAD OR MISSING WIVES DeseretNews com 1996 01 07 Retrieved 2017 03 06 PRODIS JULIA 1996 01 07 Deaths of Three Wives Casting Suspicion on Luckless Widower Los Angeles Times ISSN 0458 3035 Retrieved 2017 03 06 TEXAN LEAVES A TRAIL OF DEAD OR MISSING WIVES DeseretNews com 1996 01 07 Retrieved 2017 03 09 a b c Man Is Convicted Again of Killing a Wife The New York Times 1996 08 20 ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2017 03 06 Man Guilty In Wife s Death Originally Ruled Suicide tribunedigital chicagotribune Retrieved 2017 03 06 a b c writer Julia Prodis Associated Press Man leaves trail of dead wives southcoasttoday com Retrieved 2017 03 06 Attorney Blasts Witness tribunedigital sunsentinel Retrieved 2017 03 06 Wife s Death Ruled Murder Man Married Four Times Two Wives Are Dead One Is Missing Spokesman com Retrieved 2017 03 06 Texan Who Lost Three Wives Guilty of Murder Los Angeles Times Associated Press 1996 02 04 ISSN 0458 3035 Retrieved 2017 03 06 Star News Google News Archive Search news google com Retrieved 2017 03 06 3rd Wife Disappears Man Charged With 1st s Death tribunedigital orlandosentinel Retrieved 2017 03 06 Reeves v State 969 S W 2d 471 CourtListener com CourtListener Retrieved 2017 03 06 Jack Wayne Reeves v The State of Texas Appeal from 52nd District Court of Coryell County Justia Law Retrieved 2017 03 06 Jack Wayne Reeves Texas Prison Inmates The Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune Retrieved 2017 12 30 REEVES JACK WAYNE Inmate 05416735 Texas Prisons DOC bailbondcity com Retrieved 2017 12 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jack Reeves amp oldid 1131374250, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
