William Bonin
American serial killer (1947-1996) · United States · On the map · Died at 49
William George Bonin, also called the Freeway Killer and the Freeway Strangler, was an American serial killer and sex offender. Bonin attacked numerous boys and men between 1968 and 1980, in southern California, and briefly, Vietnam.
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Bonin in his North High School yearbook photo, c. 1963
Phu Loi Base Camp, where Bonin was stationed in the Vietnam War
The California Medical Facility, where Bonin was sent in 1971
Vernon Butts
The Ford Econoline van used by Bonin to abduct his victims
Thomas Lundgren, Bonin's first known murder victim
The Pacific Coast Highway, where victim Markus Grabs was abducted while hitchhikingAwards
About this person
He was convicted of 14 murders, but confessed to 21, and is a suspect in additional cases.
Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1996 · aged 49