LARRY LAMONT WHITE | The Kentucky Fried Chicken Killer | Killed Three Women in the '80s | Case Went Cold until a Few Years Ago, When a Louisville Jury Found Him Guilty in the Rape and Murder of Pamela Armstrong | ALS

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The Haunting Crimes of Larry Lamont White

Larry Lamont White, also known as Larry Griffin, was born on March 30, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky. Details about his early life, family background, and education remain largely undisclosed, leaving a void in understanding the formative years of a man who would later instill fear in the heart of Louisville. His employment history and known associations are similarly obscure, painting a picture of an individual who operated in the shadows.​

In the summer of 1983, Louisville was gripped by a series of heinous crimes that would later be attributed to White. On June 4, 1983, 22-year-old Pamela Armstrong set out to obtain food stamps from a downtown office. She accepted a ride from an unknown man, a decision that led to her tragic end. Her lifeless body was discovered in an alley on Beech Street, her pants and underwear pulled down, and her shirt raised to her bra line. She had suffered two gunshot wounds to the head, one on the left side and another on the right, neither immediately fatal. Despite the brutality, her personal belongings, including money and identification, were left untouched, leaving investigators puzzled about the motive.

A week later, on June 14, 1983, 21-year-old Yolanda Sweeney was last seen leaving "Mr. D's Inferno" nightclub with an unidentified man. Two days later, her body was found in a backyard on Greenwood Avenue, naked from the waist down, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Her purse was missing, suggesting a possible robbery.

The terror escalated on July 7, 1983, when 22-year-old Deborah Miles was found dead in her apartment bedroom. She had been shot in the head, mirroring the fates of Armstrong and Sweeney. The similarities among the murders—young African-American women, sexual assault, and execution-style shootings—led authorities to suspect a serial killer was at large.

White's modus operandi involved targeting young African-American women, often engaging them under the pretense of assistance or companionship, followed by sexual assault and execution-style shootings to the head. The lack of immediate death from the gunshot wounds indicates a calculated intent to prolong suffering. His motives appeared rooted in sexual violence and a desire for dominance, as evidenced by the assault and degradation of his victims. ​

The breakthrough in the investigation came when White was arrested on August 9, 1983, following the attempted abduction and assault of a 30-year-old woman near Dixie Highway. He had coerced her into his car at gunpoint, driven to Dumesnil Street, sexually assaulted her, and robbed her of $3.50 and a bucket of chicken. This incident led to charges of murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, and unlawful imprisonment. Further investigations linked him to the murders of Sweeney and Miles.

During his trial, prosecutors presented compelling evidence, including a pawned .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver matching the bullets used in the killings and blood-stained clothing belonging to Sweeney. White's prior conviction for sexual assault in 1982 and his confessions to the murders further solidified the case against him. Despite his attorney's argument that White's intoxication and drug use during the crimes were mitigating factors, the jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to death on March 12, 1985.

However, in 1987, the Kentucky Supreme Court overturned White's convictions and death sentences due to the use of illegally obtained confessions. Upon retrial, White pleaded guilty to the murders and received a 28-year imprisonment sentence, leading to his release on parole in 2001.

Following his release, White faced multiple arrests for misdemeanors, including drunk driving, marijuana possession, and attempted theft. In 2006, he was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence. During this incarceration, advancements in DNA profiling linked him to Armstrong's 1983 murder. In 2007, he was indicted for her rape and murder. At his 2014 trial, DNA evidence and his prior murder convictions were presented, leading to a guilty verdict. He was sentenced to death for Armstrong's murder and 20 years for her rape. White refused to participate in the sentencing phase, remaining in jail during the proceedings.

White's crimes had a profound impact on his victims and the Louisville community. Three young African-American women lost their lives in brutal manners, leaving their families and friends in enduring grief. The psychological trauma extended beyond the immediate victims, instilling fear among women in the community. The media extensively covered the murders, amplifying public outrage and prompting discussions on safety and law enforcement efficacy. While no specific laws were enacted as a direct result, the cases highlighted the importance of DNA evidence in solving cold cases

• VIDEO: Larry Lamont White: The Chilling Story of Kentucky’s Serial Killer | https://youtu.be/zOfKxjzUSuI

• VIDEO: Larry Lamont White sentenced to death in 1983 rape, murder | https://youtu.be/f0X81F3Is9g

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