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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.
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