The Chilling Case of Russell Johnson: The Killer who got away with murder 4 times
Russell Johnson was found guilty of three murders in Ontario, Canada in the 1970s, and committed to the maximum-security wing of the Ontario Mental Health Centre. He was also suspected of four other “natural” deaths, which were undetected murders that took place over a ten-month period.
Russell Johnson, also known as the “Bedroom Strangler,” is a convicted serial killer who has been denied parole for the 12th time by a review board in Canada. Johnson was convicted of murdering eight women in the 1970s and has been serving a life sentence in prison since 1978.
Johnson’s crimes were particularly heinous as he was known for sexually assaulting and strangling his victims before leaving their bodies in their own bedrooms. He would often leave behind clues and notes for authorities to find, leading to his nickname “Bedroom Strangler.”
According to psychiatrists, Johnson was motivated by sexual gratification, anger toward women, and a need for revenge and control. In a recent review, Johnson’s current psychiatrist expressed concern about any contact he may have with women in…