Damien Echols Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Books and Net Worth.

Damien Echols (born Damien Wayne Echols) is an American writer and film producer, best known as a member of the West Memphis Three, a group of teenagers controversially accused of a triple murder. Upon his release from prison in 2011 under an Alford plea, Echols authored several autobiographies and spiritual books. He has been featured in multiple books, documentaries, and podcasts about his spiritual works and the West Memphis Three case.

Damien Echols Age

Echols is 46 years old as of 2020, he was born on 11 December 1974, in Marion, Arkansas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 11 December every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Damien Echols Height and Weight

Echols stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Damien Echols Education

Unfortunately, details about where Echols went to high school/college are not known to the public. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

However, it is known that he attended 8 different schools before the age of ten and that his family settled in West Memphis, Arkansas, where Echols attended school. He was still in the ninth grade at the age of 17.

Damien Echols Family, Parents and Siblings

Echols was born and raised in Marion, Arkansas by her parents, who divorced when he was just 8. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Echols’ parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Damien Echols Wife

In 1996, Echols met his future wife Lorri Davis, a landscape architect, who learned about the case after seeing Paradise Lost in New York and wrote him a letter. They began a romantic relationship and in 1997 Davis quit her job, moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, and began working on his case.

In December 1999, they married in a Buddhist ceremony, held in the prison visiting room.

Damien Echols Child

He has a son called Damian Seth Azariah Echols

Damien Echols Salary

Details about Echols’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Damien Echols Net Worth

Echols’ net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a writer and film producer. Through his various sources of income, Echols has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Damien Echols.

Damien Echols Wiki

  • Full Names: Damien Wayne Echols
  • Popular As: Echols
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Writer and film producer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Damien Echols Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 46 (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Date of Birth: December 11, 1974
  • Place of Birth: Marion, Arkansas
  • Birthday: December 11th

Damien Echols Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: Not Known
  • Weight: Not Known
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Damien Echols Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Lorri Davis (m. 1999)
  • Children: 1

Damien Echols Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Writer and film producer

Damien Echols Career

Paradise Lost documentary series

HBO commissioned Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky to film the trial and produce documentary because of the significant national interest in the case and the age of the putative murderers. 

The judge granted full access to the sessions, the victims’ relatives, and the accused in an unusual step. 

The ensuing three-film series became Bruce Sinofsky’s most well-known work, earning him an Emmy Award and Peabody Award in 1996, as well as an Oscar nomination for Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory in 2011. 

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills was the first film to be released in 1996. It was the start of global movement to rescue the three young men known as “The West Memphis Three.”

Celebrity support and collaborations

number of Hollywood celebrities, including Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and actor Johnny Depp, have actively advocated for the release of The Memphis Three. 

In the front row of the courtroom, Vedder sat close to Echols’ wife Lorri and embraced him once he was released. 

The song “Army Reserve” from the album “Pearl Jam” (2006) was co-written by Echols. 

Michale Graves, former Misfits vocalist, also backed the cause, recording the Illusions album in October 2007, which featured written content and accompanying vocals from Echols.

The Devil’s Knot book and film

Echols’s character is central for the Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three, a 2002 true-crime story by Mara Leveritt. In 2013, Atom Egoyan directed Devil’s Knot, a film adaptation of the book with Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth. Echol’s character was played by an upcoming actor James Hamrick.

The Midnight Gospel appearance

In April 2020, Echols appeared as Darryl the Fish in The Midnight Gospel animated TV series aired on Netflix. His character walked the main character, Clancy, through the philosophy of magic.

Damien Echols Books

  • Echols, Damien; Greer, John Michael (2020). Angels and Archangels: A Magician’s Guide. Sounds True. p. 288. ISBN 9781683643265.
  • Echols, Damien; Vedder, Eddie (2018). High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Life on Death Row. Sounds True. p. 216. ISBN 9781683641346.
  • Echols, Damien; Davis, Lorri (2014). Yours for Eternity: A Love Story on Death Row. Blue Rider Press. p. 320. ISBN 9780399166198.
  • Echols, Damien (2012). Life After Death. Blue Rider Press. p. 418. ISBN 9781101598580.
  • Echols, Damien (2005). Almost Home. iUniverse. p. 168. ISBN 9780595357017.

Bibliography

  • Leveritt, Mara (2002). Devil’s Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three. Atria Books. ISBN 0-7434-1759-3.
  • Newton, Michael (2004). The encyclopedia of unresolved crimes. Checkmark Books. p. 308. ISBN 0-8160-4980-7 – via Google Books.
  • Mnookin, Jennifer L. (2005). “Reproducing a Trial: Evidence and Its Assessment in Paradise Lost“. In Sarat, Austin; Douglas, Lawrence; Umphrey, Martha Merrill (eds.). Law on the screen. Stanford University Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-8047-5162-5 – via Google Books.
  • Tost, Tony (2011). Johnny Cash’s American Recordings. The Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 28. ISBN 978-1-4411-7461-1.
  • Laycock, Joseph (2014). “27. The Trial of the West Memphis Three: Rival Visions of Evil”. In Packer, Sharon; Pennington, Jody (eds.). A History of Evil in Popular Culture: What Hannibal Lecter, Stephen King, and Vampires Reveal About America1. Praeger. p. 327. ISBN 978-0-313-39770-7 – via Google Books.

Who is Damien Echols?

Echols is a famous writer and film producer who gained extensive recognition after appearing as a member of the West Memphis Three.

How old is Damien Echols?

Echols is an American national born on 11th December 1974, in Marion, Arkansas.

How tall is Echols?

Echols stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Echols married?

Yes, Echols is married to Lorri Davis. They got married in 1999 and together they have one child.

How much is Echols worth?

Echols has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in journalism and the film industry.

How much does Echols make?

Details about Echols’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Echols live?

Because of security reasons, Echols has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Echols dead or alive?

Echols is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Echols Now?

Echols is pursuing his career in journalism and film. He is working as a writer and film producer.

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