Between 1979 and 1980, William Bonin, along with his accomplices, traveled around Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. He sought out young men and boys, luring them to his vehicle, assaulting them horrifically, and murdering them. His actions during this time earned him the moniker of The Freeway Killer, one which he accepted with pride.
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The Freeway Killer – Part 2
In 1979, William Bonin was released from prison (due to an administrative error) after sexually assaulting a teenage boy. Following his release, Bonin vowed that “this was never going to happen again”. And he knew just how to make sure of jus that. Part one can be found here. On August 4th, 1979, Bonin and… Continue reading The Freeway Killer – Part 2
The Freeway Killer – Part 1
Over the years, there have been many individuals who have been labelled “The Freeway Killer”. However, the moniker had to come from somewhere.
Hell’s Belle
In most instances, it takes charm and charisma to con someone out of their hard-earned money. But for Belle Gunness, all it took was a newspaper, and some devious thought patterns.
The Double Initial Murders
The 1970s in New York held promise for many families to get ahead and be successful. No one expected the tragedies that would befall Rochester between 1971 and 1973, or the mystery that would ensue.
Under the Radar
It can take time, and patience, to catch a serial killer when they’re laying low. But when one flew so low under the radar, it took the world by surprise. Not only because he went unnoticed for so long, but because no one can ever be sure of his total number of victims.
It Runs in the Family
It runs in the family - it’s a saying I’ve heard many a time when someone discusses my family’s penchant for sass. But in the case of Hadden Clark Jr, it wasn’t sass that ran through his family.
Folie à Deux
A madness of two. This has been used to describe all kinds of strange behaviour as exhibited by pairs. Very rarely has an official diagnosis of folie à deux been so broadly broadcast, or partially accepted, as in the case of the Eriksson twins.
The Vampire of Düsseldorf – Part 2
Düsseldorf, Germany was the city of choice for Peter Kürten, who had been arrested and convicted on more than one occasion for arson, fraud, and various other charges. But in 1929, he would become Düsseldorf’s worst nightmare.
The Vampire of Düsseldorf – Part 1
When I covered the case of Carl Panzram not too long ago, I never anticipated encountering another killer quite like him. And then I was introduced to his German counterpart.