Murder for hire suspect gallery
The Baltimore Sun's Nick Madigan reports today that prosecutor in Baltimore County could seek the death penalty against Karla Porter, charged with entlisting three family members to help kill her husband, a Hess gas station owner.
Above are the mugshots of the suspects. From top left, Calvin Lee Mowers, the main suspect's brother; Karla Porter, the wife of the suspect victim; Seamus Anthony Coyle, Karla Porter's cousin; Susan Datta, Kara Porter's sister; Walter Paul Bishop, the alleged hit-man; and Matthew Brown, who police say went along for the ride.
Meanwhile, Porter's attorney plans to argue that Porter suffered years of abuse and is considering a psychiatric defense. On Thursday, Porter, a 47-year-old mother of three, was denied bail. Others charged include Porter's sister, accused of supplying the gun, her brother, accused of driving the hit man, and a cousin, accused of introducing the alleged hitman to Porter.
Police also have charged the alleged hitman and another man who went along for the ride.
The alleged scheme involving so many family members has captivated a community. At a bail hearing on Thursday, the prosecutor described Porter as "cold and callous."
Comments
Sometimes they look exactly like you expect them to....
Posted by: Perkus Tooth | March 12, 2010 9:25 AM
Pete, I think you mean "the wife of the *victim*".
Posted by: bryanintowson | March 12, 2010 12:44 PM
Because, you know, the whole "I was abused" defense worked for Nick Browning...
Posted by: Bob | March 13, 2010 10:03 AM
She should also claim police brutality for being denied access to foundation before that mug shot. Owch!
Posted by: mjb | March 13, 2010 3:27 PM
What is the name of the trailer park they lived in again?
Posted by: steve in seoul | March 13, 2010 10:15 PM
steve in seoul this is a nessage from seamus coyles cousin Martin Coyle in Ireland. Seamus Coyle comes from very good family stock so know your facts before you start mouthing off.
Posted by: Martin Coyle | March 29, 2010 11:00 AM
perkus tooth tis is a message from seamus coyles cousin in ireland MARTIN COYLE. Your comment was as stupid as your name how do you expect seamus to look happy after being falsley accused
Posted by: Martin Coyle | March 29, 2010 11:17 AM
How many were identified as crack addicts?
Posted by: sopho6971 | September 20, 2010 5:54 PM
These faces are classic, Can't imagine what a few years in the slammer will do to their sun damaged skin.
Posted by: Virtual Balboa | September 20, 2010 6:34 PM
I'm sorry but isn't that the marine that was killed by the off duty police officer in the city? His last name was Brown but not ' Matthew'? Either the Sun is missing a link in crimes or they are due for a big apology.
You're right, and I have no idea how that happened; wasn't like that at the time that post was first put up. We've taken it down.
Posted by: allen | September 20, 2010 7:02 PM
Wow....I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at that meeting where they planned this disaster...No matter what I imagine I bet in realty it was worse......The Dream Team...
Posted by: jayslickbalt | September 21, 2010 12:07 AM
Martin Coyle, your cousin has been judged by twelve. Too bad he won't be carried by six for his henious murder.
Posted by: udaman | September 21, 2010 1:32 AM
Martin.... they all will look much better in prison stripes
Posted by: Rick | September 23, 2010 10:48 AM
I dont know what how any of u can sit there and say stuff like that about ppl u dont know!! i happen to know seamus and walter.. and my point of view seamus did nothing the evidence is wrong.. he is not that type of person.. however walter on the other hand! TOTALLY IS !! as i have said i know them both personally and walter is the one that could/did/would have done it but seamus; i know he didn't/couldn't and wouldn't of its not him. he's is to much of a nice person and was brought up better
Posted by: lilsunshine87 | September 27, 2010 6:53 PM