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Charles Voyde Harrelson (July 23, 1938 – March 15, 2007) [1] was an American contract killer and organized crime figure who was convicted of assassinating federal judge John H. Wood Jr., the first federal judge to be assassinated in the 20th century. Charles Harrelson was the father of actors Brett and Woody Harrelson. [2] Personal life.
- Deceased
- Hitman
- Charles Voyde Harrelson, July 23, 1938, Lovelady, Texas, U.S.
Apr 23, 2024 · Woody and his brothers, Jordan and Brett, were raised by their mother Diane in both Texas and Ohio — while their father, Charles, was in and out of prison and only communicated with his sons...
May 22, 2021 · Charles Harrelson was a professional hitman who killed a federal judge and spent most of his life in prison. Learn how he became a criminal, how he disappeared from his son's life, and how he reconnected with Woody Harrelson after his conviction.
- William Delong
Mar 26, 2022 · Charles Harrelson was a notorious criminal who murdered a federal judge and was involved in drug rings. Learn how he influenced his son Woody Harrelson, a Hollywood actor, and how they tried to reconnect.
- Cynthia Cook
Nov 13, 2009 · Charles Harrelson, the father of actor Woody Harrelson, was convicted of killing Judge John Wood in 1979. He was a hitman hired by drug kingpin Jimmy Chagra, who was angry with the judge's sentence.
Jun 5, 2021 · Charles Harrelson, the actor's father, was convicted of murdering U.S. District Judge John H. Wood Jr. on behalf of a drug dealer. Woody Harrelson addressed his relationship with his father in a 1988 interview and funded his appeals.
Oct 19, 2023 · Charles Harrelson was a convicted contract killer who allegedly murdered several people, including a carpet salesman. He also cheated at poker, sold encyclopedias and avoided jail time by snitching on others.
