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{{Short description|American serial killer (1950–2020)}}
{{Infobox serial killer
| name = Nathaniel Harvey
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| image_size = 200px
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| birth_name =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1950|3|31}}
| birth_place = [[Camden, New Jersey]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2020|11|27|1950|3|31}}
| death_place = [[South Woods State Prison]], [[Bridgeton, New Jersey]], U.S.
| cause =
| conviction = [[Murder]]
| sentence = [[Capital punishment|Death]]; commuted to [[life imprisonment]]
| victims = 2+
| beginyear = 1978
| endyear = 1985
| country = United States
| states = [[New Jersey]]
| apprehended = October 28, 1985
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'''Nathaniel Harvey''' (March 21, 1950 – November 27, 2020) was an American murderer and suspected [[serial killer]] who was [[Capital punishment in New Jersey|sentenced to death]] in [[New Jersey]] for the 1985 rape-murder of a woman in [[Plainsboro Township, New Jersey|Plainsboro]]. He was one of only nine men on New Jersey's death row when it was abolished in 2007 by then-Governor [[Jon Corzine]]. He was re-sentenced to [[life in prison]] and died in 2020. A few years after his death, he was linked through [[DNA]] evidence to a separate rape-murder in [[East Windsor, New Jersey|East Windsor]] in 1984, and investigators have since speculated he could have committed other killings.<ref name="tbjre">[https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphi...n-who-died-in-prison-killed-nj-woman-in-1984/ DNA ties man who died in prison to 1984 NJ killing, "*****" says]. ''[[CBS News]]''. April 30, 2023.</ref>
== Crimes ==
=== 1978 Middlesex County rape ===
On October 16, 1978, Harvey was driving through [[Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey|Monroe Township]] in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey|Middlesex County]] when he began tailing a car being driven by a 24-year-old woman. He followed her home and pulled into her driveway, and approached the woman asking about her family's business.<ref name="rpae1>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-two-men/146668391/ Two men accused of rape]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. November 3, 1978.</ref> When she went inside to get information, Harvey forced his way in and attacked her. He raped and beat her before the victim managed to escape through a rear window and ran to a neighbor's home for help.<ref name="sentgj>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-rape-b/146669364/ Rape, beating cost 15-20 years]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. June 1, 1979.</ref> Coincidently, the woman had been raped just months prior by 45-year-old Herman Schmidt, who had no known connection to Harvey.<ref name="rpae1/>
Harvey turned himself in on October 20 after the victim identified him from a series of photographs. He was charged with rape, assault with intent to rape, atrocious assault, battery, burglary and lewdness.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-suspect/146669312/ Suspect in rape turns self in]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. October 21, 1978.</ref> He was convicted of four of these charges in March 1979 and was sentenced to 15–20 years in prison.<ref name="sentgj/> He was imprisoned at [[New Jersey State Prison]] until a [[New Jersey]] [[Parole Board]] granted him [[parole]] in early 1983.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (November 1, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-ex-conv/146666821/ Ex-convict is arrested for slaying]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref><ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (February 28, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-suspect/146678241/ Suspect in Plainsboro slaying case indicted in rape of different woman]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
=== Murder of Donna Macho ===
Donna Macho, a 19-year-old [[Hightstown High School]] graduate, disappeared from her parents' home in [[East Windsor, New Jersey|East Windsor]] on February 26, 1984. Her car was discovered several miles away with blood stains on the passenger seat, leading investigators to believe she had been murdered. Police suspected her kidnapper carried her out of the house and forced her to drive to a secluded location. Detectives also discovered evidence of a sexual assault as semen was found in Macho's bedroom.<ref name="o4uh4">Marnin, Julia (April 27, 2023). [https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article274796016.html Woman's murder in 1984 was a mystery until now: NJ officials]. ''[[The Miami Herald''.</ref> A reward of $2,000 was put up by her parents for information.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-woman-19-missing-2000/146671625/ Woman, 19, missing; $2,000 reward offered]. ''Courier-Post''. March 9, 1984.</ref>
On April 2, 1995, a [[Scout troop|boy scout troop]] discovered skeletal remains in a wooded area in [[Cranbury, New Jersey|Cranbury]].<ref>Warner, Bernhard (April 3, 1995). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-boy-scout-leader-finds/146672453/ Boy Scout leader finds skeleton]. ''Asbury Park Press''.</ref> Along with the remains, pieces of clothing and jewelry were discovered in the immediate area. Through dental records, the remains were identified as belonging to Macho, over eleven years after she went missing.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-missing-womans-s/146673578/ Missing woman's skeleton found]. ''Press of Atlantic City''. April 4, 1995.</ref>
=== Murder of Irene Schnaps ===
On June 17, 1985, the body of 37-year-old Irene Schnaps was discovered inside her [[Princeton Meadows, New Jersey|Princeton Meadows]] apartment in [[Plainsboro Township, New Jersey|Plainsboro Township]].<ref name="iu43g">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-widow-beaten-to-death/146674294/ Widow beaten to death]. ''The Courier-News''. June 19, 1985.</ref> The discovery was made by a coworker who went to Schnaps' apartment after she failed to show up to job at an [[RCA]] plant. The initial investigation into her death revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death with a blunt object.<ref name="iu43g"/> A bloody sneaker print left by her killer was discovered at the crime scene.<ref name="thbui3">Clark, Forrest (November 1, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-bloody-footprint-led-to/146675450/ Bloody footprint led to arrest in slaying]. ''The Courier-News''.</ref>
On October 28, Harvey was arrested after committing a series of burglaries and attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in [[West Windsor, New Jersey|West Windsor]].<ref>Apgar, Evelyn; Cooke, Annemarie (October 29, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-man-fac/146677031/ Man faces kidnap, burglary charges]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> In a search of his vehicle, police discovered a watch that matched the description of a watch that had been stolen from Schnaps' apartment. Subsequently, a sneaker print that was collected from his vehicle was matched to the one found in Schnaps' apartment.<ref name="thbui3"/> Afterwards, Harvey was charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (November 22, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-executi/146678041/ Execution sought for man accused of woman's murder]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
== Convictions, death sentence and appeals ==
Harvey went to trial on September 30, 1986. On the first day, assistant prosecutor Thomas J. Kapsak claimed that, upon his arrest, Harvey confessed to killing Schnaps before later recanting.<ref name="io34">Kavanaugh, Reginald (October 1, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-confess/146678920/ Confession cited as murder trial begins]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> Harvey's defense denied this and proclaimed their client was innocent.<ref name="io34"/> The alleged confession was key as to why the jury found Harvey guilty on all counts on October 10, and seven days later imposed a verdict of death.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (October 18, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-harvey/146678586/ Harvey sentenced to die for murder]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> After his death sentence, Harvey attempted to get a new trial on the basis that his alleged confession should not have been used at trial. In 1991, the [[United States Supreme Court]] ruled that Harvey's confession should not have been used as evidence and he was granted a new trial.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (Marc 19, 1991). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-top-cou/146679275/ Top court hurts Harvey prosecution]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
Harvey's second trial spanned from October to December 1994 and he was again convicted and sentenced to death.<ref>Patella, John P. (December 17, 1994). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-killer/146679760/ Killer sent to death row]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> In 2007, New Jersey Governor [[Jon Corzine]], a death penalty opponent, signed legislation that officially eliminated capital punishment in the state; because of this, Harvey and the other seven New Jersey death row inmates were resentenced to life in prison.<ref>Rispoli, Michael (December 14, 2007). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-assembly-bans-death-penalty/146680654/ Assembly bans death penalty]. ''Courier-Post''.</ref> In 2015, Harvey appealed his conviction and again was granted a new trial.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-record-murer-conviction-of-man-ove/146680277/ Murder conviction of man overturned]. ''Daily Record''. April 9, 2015.</ref> In 2017, an appeals court upheld the decision granting Harvey third trial.<ref>McCarthy, Craig (August 28, 2017). [https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2017/08/court_uphold_ruling_granting_new_trial_for_nj_man.html Court upholds ruling granting new trial for N.J. man once on death row]. ''[[NJ.com]]''.</ref>
== Death and aftermath ==
On November 27, 2020, Harvey died at [[South Woods State Prison]] while awaiting his third trial.<ref>Atmonavage, Joe (December 3, 2020). [https://www.nj.com/news/2020/12/for...j-prison-he-died-innocent-attorney-says.html/ Former death row inmate dies in N.J. prison. ‘He died innocent,’ attorney says.]. ''[[NJ.com]]''.</ref>
In April 2023, investigators announced they had linked Harvey to Macho's murder based on his DNA matching the semen found in her bed.<ref name="tbjre"/><ref name="o4uh4"/>
== See also ==
* [[List of serial killers in the United States]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:1950 births]]
[[Category:1984 murders in the United States]]
[[Category:1985 murders in the United States]]
[[Category:20th-century American criminals]]
[[Category:American male criminals]]
[[Category:American people convicted of murder]]
[[Category:American prisoners sentenced to death]]
[[Category:American prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment]]
[[Category:American rapists]]
[[Category
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[[Categoryrisoners sentenced to life imprisonment by New Jersey]]
[[Category:Serial killers from New Jersey]]
[[Category:Violence against women in New Jersey]]
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{{Short description|American serial killer (1950–2020)}}
{{Infobox serial killer
| name = Nathaniel Harvey
| image =
| image_size = 200px
| caption =
| alt =
| birth_name =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1950|3|31}}
| birth_place = [[Camden, New Jersey]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2020|11|27|1950|3|31}}
| death_place = [[South Woods State Prison]], [[Bridgeton, New Jersey]], U.S.
| cause =
| conviction = [[Murder]]
| sentence = [[Capital punishment|Death]]; commuted to [[life imprisonment]]
| victims = 2+
| beginyear = 1978
| endyear = 1985
| country = United States
| states = [[New Jersey]]
| apprehended = October 28, 1985
| imprisoned =
}}
'''Nathaniel Harvey''' (March 21, 1950 – November 27, 2020) was an American murderer and suspected [[serial killer]] who was [[Capital punishment in New Jersey|sentenced to death]] in [[New Jersey]] for the 1985 rape-murder of a woman in [[Plainsboro Township, New Jersey|Plainsboro]]. He was one of only nine men on New Jersey's death row when it was abolished in 2007 by then-Governor [[Jon Corzine]]. He was re-sentenced to [[life in prison]] and died in 2020. A few years after his death, he was linked through [[DNA]] evidence to a separate rape-murder in [[East Windsor, New Jersey|East Windsor]] in 1984, and investigators have since speculated he could have committed other killings.<ref name="tbjre">[https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphi...n-who-died-in-prison-killed-nj-woman-in-1984/ DNA ties man who died in prison to 1984 NJ killing, "*****" says]. ''[[CBS News]]''. April 30, 2023.</ref>
== Crimes ==
=== 1978 Middlesex County rape ===
On October 16, 1978, Harvey was driving through [[Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey|Monroe Township]] in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey|Middlesex County]] when he began tailing a car being driven by a 24-year-old woman. He followed her home and pulled into her driveway, and approached the woman asking about her family's business.<ref name="rpae1>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-two-men/146668391/ Two men accused of rape]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. November 3, 1978.</ref> When she went inside to get information, Harvey forced his way in and attacked her. He raped and beat her before the victim managed to escape through a rear window and ran to a neighbor's home for help.<ref name="sentgj>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-rape-b/146669364/ Rape, beating cost 15-20 years]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. June 1, 1979.</ref> Coincidently, the woman had been raped just months prior by 45-year-old Herman Schmidt, who had no known connection to Harvey.<ref name="rpae1/>
Harvey turned himself in on October 20 after the victim identified him from a series of photographs. He was charged with rape, assault with intent to rape, atrocious assault, battery, burglary and lewdness.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-suspect/146669312/ Suspect in rape turns self in]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''. October 21, 1978.</ref> He was convicted of four of these charges in March 1979 and was sentenced to 15–20 years in prison.<ref name="sentgj/> He was imprisoned at [[New Jersey State Prison]] until a [[New Jersey]] [[Parole Board]] granted him [[parole]] in early 1983.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (November 1, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-ex-conv/146666821/ Ex-convict is arrested for slaying]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref><ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (February 28, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-suspect/146678241/ Suspect in Plainsboro slaying case indicted in rape of different woman]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
=== Murder of Donna Macho ===
Donna Macho, a 19-year-old [[Hightstown High School]] graduate, disappeared from her parents' home in [[East Windsor, New Jersey|East Windsor]] on February 26, 1984. Her car was discovered several miles away with blood stains on the passenger seat, leading investigators to believe she had been murdered. Police suspected her kidnapper carried her out of the house and forced her to drive to a secluded location. Detectives also discovered evidence of a sexual assault as semen was found in Macho's bedroom.<ref name="o4uh4">Marnin, Julia (April 27, 2023). [https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article274796016.html Woman's murder in 1984 was a mystery until now: NJ officials]. ''[[The Miami Herald''.</ref> A reward of $2,000 was put up by her parents for information.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-woman-19-missing-2000/146671625/ Woman, 19, missing; $2,000 reward offered]. ''Courier-Post''. March 9, 1984.</ref>
On April 2, 1995, a [[Scout troop|boy scout troop]] discovered skeletal remains in a wooded area in [[Cranbury, New Jersey|Cranbury]].<ref>Warner, Bernhard (April 3, 1995). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-boy-scout-leader-finds/146672453/ Boy Scout leader finds skeleton]. ''Asbury Park Press''.</ref> Along with the remains, pieces of clothing and jewelry were discovered in the immediate area. Through dental records, the remains were identified as belonging to Macho, over eleven years after she went missing.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-missing-womans-s/146673578/ Missing woman's skeleton found]. ''Press of Atlantic City''. April 4, 1995.</ref>
=== Murder of Irene Schnaps ===
On June 17, 1985, the body of 37-year-old Irene Schnaps was discovered inside her [[Princeton Meadows, New Jersey|Princeton Meadows]] apartment in [[Plainsboro Township, New Jersey|Plainsboro Township]].<ref name="iu43g">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-widow-beaten-to-death/146674294/ Widow beaten to death]. ''The Courier-News''. June 19, 1985.</ref> The discovery was made by a coworker who went to Schnaps' apartment after she failed to show up to job at an [[RCA]] plant. The initial investigation into her death revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death with a blunt object.<ref name="iu43g"/> A bloody sneaker print left by her killer was discovered at the crime scene.<ref name="thbui3">Clark, Forrest (November 1, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-bloody-footprint-led-to/146675450/ Bloody footprint led to arrest in slaying]. ''The Courier-News''.</ref>
On October 28, Harvey was arrested after committing a series of burglaries and attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in [[West Windsor, New Jersey|West Windsor]].<ref>Apgar, Evelyn; Cooke, Annemarie (October 29, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-man-fac/146677031/ Man faces kidnap, burglary charges]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> In a search of his vehicle, police discovered a watch that matched the description of a watch that had been stolen from Schnaps' apartment. Subsequently, a sneaker print that was collected from his vehicle was matched to the one found in Schnaps' apartment.<ref name="thbui3"/> Afterwards, Harvey was charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (November 22, 1985). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-executi/146678041/ Execution sought for man accused of woman's murder]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
== Convictions, death sentence and appeals ==
Harvey went to trial on September 30, 1986. On the first day, assistant prosecutor Thomas J. Kapsak claimed that, upon his arrest, Harvey confessed to killing Schnaps before later recanting.<ref name="io34">Kavanaugh, Reginald (October 1, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-confess/146678920/ Confession cited as murder trial begins]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> Harvey's defense denied this and proclaimed their client was innocent.<ref name="io34"/> The alleged confession was key as to why the jury found Harvey guilty on all counts on October 10, and seven days later imposed a verdict of death.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (October 18, 1986). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-harvey/146678586/ Harvey sentenced to die for murder]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> After his death sentence, Harvey attempted to get a new trial on the basis that his alleged confession should not have been used at trial. In 1991, the [[United States Supreme Court]] ruled that Harvey's confession should not have been used as evidence and he was granted a new trial.<ref>Kavanaugh, Reginald (Marc 19, 1991). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-top-cou/146679275/ Top court hurts Harvey prosecution]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref>
Harvey's second trial spanned from October to December 1994 and he was again convicted and sentenced to death.<ref>Patella, John P. (December 17, 1994). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-killer/146679760/ Killer sent to death row]. ''The Central New Jersey Home News''.</ref> In 2007, New Jersey Governor [[Jon Corzine]], a death penalty opponent, signed legislation that officially eliminated capital punishment in the state; because of this, Harvey and the other seven New Jersey death row inmates were resentenced to life in prison.<ref>Rispoli, Michael (December 14, 2007). [https://www.newspapers.com/article/courier-post-assembly-bans-death-penalty/146680654/ Assembly bans death penalty]. ''Courier-Post''.</ref> In 2015, Harvey appealed his conviction and again was granted a new trial.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-record-murer-conviction-of-man-ove/146680277/ Murder conviction of man overturned]. ''Daily Record''. April 9, 2015.</ref> In 2017, an appeals court upheld the decision granting Harvey third trial.<ref>McCarthy, Craig (August 28, 2017). [https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2017/08/court_uphold_ruling_granting_new_trial_for_nj_man.html Court upholds ruling granting new trial for N.J. man once on death row]. ''[[NJ.com]]''.</ref>
== Death and aftermath ==
On November 27, 2020, Harvey died at [[South Woods State Prison]] while awaiting his third trial.<ref>Atmonavage, Joe (December 3, 2020). [https://www.nj.com/news/2020/12/for...j-prison-he-died-innocent-attorney-says.html/ Former death row inmate dies in N.J. prison. ‘He died innocent,’ attorney says.]. ''[[NJ.com]]''.</ref>
In April 2023, investigators announced they had linked Harvey to Macho's murder based on his DNA matching the semen found in her bed.<ref name="tbjre"/><ref name="o4uh4"/>
== See also ==
* [[List of serial killers in the United States]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harvey, Nathaniel}}
[[Category:1950 births]]
[[Category:1984 murders in the United States]]
[[Category:1985 murders in the United States]]
[[Category:20th-century American criminals]]
[[Category:American male criminals]]
[[Category:American people convicted of murder]]
[[Category:American prisoners sentenced to death]]
[[Category:American prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment]]
[[Category:American rapists]]
[[Category
eople convicted of murder by New Jersey]][[Category
risoners sentenced to life imprisonment by New Jersey]][[Category:Serial killers from New Jersey]]
[[Category:Violence against women in New Jersey]]
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