Milton Johnson (May 15, 1950 – May 16, 2025), known as The Weekend Murderer, was an American serial killer and mass murderer who was believed to have committed up to 14 murders that occurred in Will County, Illinois during the summer of 1983.[2] Two of the victims were police officers. Johnson had been on parole for aggravated battery, burglary, and rape at the time of the murders, and had been imprisoned from 1970 to 1983.[3]
Victims
Milton Johnson was linked to the following murders.[4]
Zita Blum, 66 - June 25, 1983
Honora Lahmann (Blum's sister), 67 - June 25, 1983
Of these murders, Johnson was convicted of killing Hackett, Baers, Dunbar and the Ryans. The latter four victims were killed at the Greenware by Merry Ceramic shop.[5][6]
Death
Johnson died in prison on May 16, 2025, at the age of 75.[7]
Notes
↑Foley and Mayer were Will County Auxiliary Deputys
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