Omar Isaiah "Snot Boogie" Betts was a craps player in West Baltimore.
Biography[]
Background[]
Every Friday night, Betts shot craps behind a cut-rate liquor store. After matching a few bets, he pinched the craps pot and ran with the money. Despite being a habitual thief, the craps shooters always let Betts play until one, infuriated with his behavior, shot him late Friday night in early 2002. ("The Target")
Season 1[]
Homicide Detective James McNulty identified Betts' shooter after purchasing Betts' friend three Newport cigarettes and one Grape Nehi soda. ("The Target")
Production[]
Appearances[]
Season 1 | ||||
"The Target" | "The Detail" | "The Buys" | "Old Cases" | "The Pager" |
The Wire" | "One Arrest" | "Lessons" | "Game Day" | "The Cost" |
"The Hunt" | "Cleaning Up" | "Sentencing" |
Notes[]
- He is portrayed by an unknown actor.