Aryan Brotherhood Member Convicted, James Carver Sentenced for Murder and Rape After Leaving Victim to Bleed for Six Hours.
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — James Carver, an admitted member of the Aryan Brotherhood, has been convicted and sentenced to 33 years to life in prison for the brutal murder and rape of 33-year-old Heather Camp in February 2019. Carver shot Camp in the chest at close range and then drove her around for six hours while she bled to death, only dropping her off at a hospital before fleeing the scene.
The Highland County jury convicted Carver of murder, rape, domestic violence, and having weapons under disability, rejecting his defense claim that the shooting was accidental during a struggle. Prosecutors presented extensive evidence of Carver’s affiliation with the Aryan Brotherhood, including testimony regarding his numerous white supremacist tattoos and his status within the gang. This evidence was used to demonstrate his violent mindset and pattern of abuse, despite public denials from his sister, Tracy Bosier.
The case shocked the community due to the extreme cruelty involved. Carver’s actions showed premeditation and disregard for human life, as he repeatedly failed to seek timely medical help for Camp despite her critical condition.
Carver’s appeals, filed between 2024 and 2026, argued that evidence of his gang ties was unduly prejudicial. The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the conviction, affirming that the evidence was relevant to understanding the crime and Carver’s intent.
James Carver is currently incarcerated at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, a maximum-security prison. He will not be eligible for his first parole hearing until February 2052, ensuring he remains behind bars for decades to come.
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