William Bonin
American serial killer (1947–1996)
William George Bonin (8 January 1947-23 February, 1996) also known as The Freeway Killer and Mr. Ugly was an American serial killer. He raped, tortured, and killed of at least 21 children and young people in 1979 and 1980 in Southern California. Bonin is also suspected of 15 more murders. Described by the prosecutor in his first trial as "the most diabolical person that ever existed," Bonin was convicted of 14 murders in two separate trials in 1982 and 1983. He was executed by lethal injection in San Quentin State Prison on February 23, 1996.
William Bonin | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | William George Bonin |
Also known as | The Freeway Killer Mr. Ugly |
Born | January 8, 1947 Willimantic, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | February 23, 1996 San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, California, U.S. | (aged 49)
Cause of death | Execution by lethal injection |
Conviction | First-degree murder (January 6, 1982 & August 22, 1983) Robbery (3 counts; August 22, 1983) Sodomy (January 6, 1982)[1] |
Sentence | Death Penalty (March 12, 1982 & August 26, 1983) |
Nationality | American |
Killings | |
Number of victims | 21–36+ |
Span of killings | May 28, 1979–June 2, 1980 |
Country | United States |
State(s) | California |
Date apprehended | June 11, 1980 |
References
change- ↑ "Freeway Killer: Bonin Convicted for 10 Killings; Awaits Sentencing". The Daily Record. Ellensburg, Washington. United Press International. January 7, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved March 15, 2014.