Summary Murder of Betty Swank Victim: Betty Swank, 21 Murderers: Joseph Shaw, 22, James Roach, 17, Ronald Mahaffey, 16, & Robert Williams Crime date: October 17, 1977 Crimes: Kidnapping, abduction, rape, & murder Weapon: Firearm Murder method: Gunshots Murders of Carlotta … Continue reading James Roach and Ronald Mahaffey