Natural born killer: the violent life of Woody Harrelson's hitman father does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. Published. So we strolled along and actually we went back, we came out of the yard, we went by the Texas Depository building, across the street. His good conduct led to his early release and he was set free in 1978. From Wikipedia Woody Harrelson biography: [edit] Early life. Harrelson has had his own misadventures. Charles Harrelson, 69; father of actor killed federal judge Woody and Laura are the parents of 3 daughters, Deni Montana Harrelson, Zoe Giordano Harrelson and Makani Ravello Harrelson, they all were born before their marriage. It is believed that in 1979 Harrelson was paid $250,000 by drug dealers to assassinate John H. Wood. We were in the box car a long time. In 1995 Harrelson attempted to break out of Atlanta Federal Prison. Bettmann/Getty ImagesCharles Harrelson (far right) in court on October 22, 1981, after his conviction for being a felon in possession of a gun. He was first charged with robbery in 1959 in Los Angeles, where he worked as an encyclopedia salesman. If you found this page interesting or useful, please share it. Woody Harrelson Age How old is Woody Harrelson? [4], Harrelson's son, Woodrow Tracy Harrelson (born July 23, 1961), became a television and film actor, known as Woody Harrelson. In the photos, the individual in front is the individual I knew as Richard Montoya (Charles Rogers). CelebsMoney does a good job of breaking most of it down. Charles V. Harrelson, the father of Hollywood star Woody Harrelson, was described as a murderer-for-hire, drug mover and user, and debt collector. Charles died in jail in 2007. In 1968, Harrelson was again tried for the murder of Sam Degelia Jr. They have strong sense of errantry, being frank and easy to win others' trust. Harrelson was born Charles Voyde Harrelson on July 23, 1938, in Lovelady, Texas, to Alma Lee (ne Sparks), and Voyde Harrelson. He was reportedly hired by an El Paso drug dealer Jamiel Jimmy Alexander Chagra for $250,000 to eliminate the judge. Award-winning actor's tie to S.A.'s 1979 'crime of the century' - mySA Charles Voyde Harrelson (July 23, 1941 March 15, 2007)[1] was an American hitman 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.