As part of our coverage, the citizen is posting photos that capture the essence of the crimes of colonel russell williams. Russell williams, wife settle lawsuit with tweed victims. Why canadians should reject the russell williams crime movie. Former colonel and convicted murderer russell williams is officially expelled from the canadian forces, according to an announcement by the department of national defence.
Russell williams, a former canadian air force colonel, was sentenced in 2010 to life in prison for two murders, two sexual assaults and dozens of breakins. From july 2009 to his arrest in february 2010, he commanded cfb trenton, a hub for air transport operations in canada and abroad and the countrys largest and busiest military airbase. David russell williams born march 7, 1963 is a convicted murderer, rapist, and former colonel in the canadian forces. Its how he justifies the timing of his movie, an officer and a murderer, which details the. A canadian television station will run a movie based on the crimes of former colonel russell williams this week, almost a year after delaying the broadcast following an airing in the united states. Russell williams, a oncerespected military leader and commanding officer of one of canadas key bases, pled guilty to 88 separate charges involving his twisted sexual exploits, including two charges of firstdegree murder. Canadian colonel, williams, videotaped murders the new. Russell williams, pictured, was expected to appear in a belleville, ont. Clearing out some of my crime files, i came across this video of the interrogation of canadian forces air force colonel russell williams by detective sergeant jim smyth of the ontario provincial. He had personally piloted prime ministers, dignitaries, and members of the british royal family, and was one of the most respected and trusted soldiers in the military.
A canadian television station will run a movie based on the crimes of former colonel russell williams this week, almost a year after delaying. Colonels double life exposed photo 6 pictures cbs news. The riveting film is based on the true story of a powerful and respected military officer who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a tenacious small town police detective. Briefly, russell williams was a colonel in the canadian airforce, who was convicted of two murders, several sexual assaults, and many, many breakins. Feb, 2014 clearing out some of my crime files, i came across this video of the interrogation of canadian forces air force colonel russell williams by detective sergeant jim smyth of the ontario provincial. An officer and a murderer is a movie only someone steeped in profitmotivated. In 2010, colonel russell williams was chosen news maker of the year in canada. The riveting film is based on the true story of a powerful and respected military officer who committed numerous brutal crimes and was eventually brought down by a. Colonel russell williams was convicted for the 2009, 2010 murders of cpl. Oct 19, 2010 colonel russell williams former commander of canadian forces base trenton is escorted from the belleville courthouse, october 18, 2010. Canadian colonel russell williams depraved development from. The secret life and chilling crimes of colonel russell williams,timothy appleby for an account of a horrifying true crime, this is an excellent book if you are interested in that sort of thing.
The sicko canadian air force commander who ruthlessly raped and murdered two women, and sexually assaulted several others, was sentenced to. Colonel russell williams former commander of canadian forces base trenton is escorted from the belleville courthouse, october 18, 2010. Oct 22, 20 this week, the american madefortv movie about the russell williams murders will make it canadian television debut. David russell williams born march 7, 1963 is an britishborn canadian convicted murderer and former colonel in the canadian forces. Psychology was key to williams confession ctv news. A television movie adaptation of the williams case, an officer and a murderer, with american actor. David russell williams, right, was escorted from court after being sentenced on thursday in belleville, canada. His gradual escalation from underwear theft to home invasion and murder is carefully and realistically portrayed here.
Former colonel russell williams is shown here being interrogated by opp det. He was a rising star in the ranks of the air force that managed canadas largest military airfield. The movie debuted in canada on the movie network and. Gary cole gives a balanced and believable performance as the main character. Colonel russell williams ive seen russell williams come up a few times in comments here, i dont think theres been a specific thread yet. Russell williams, the perv killer in bikini horror. Russell williams, wife settle lawsuit with tweed victims laurie massicotte news oct 12, 2016 peterborough examiner convicted killer russell williams is escorted out of court by opp officers in. Canadian colonel russell williams depraved development. Similarly to serial killer btk bind, torture, kill, who strangled ten people in the 70s, williams also had a fetish for womens. Williams was a rising star in the canadian military, a respected officer who ferried the. Williams assaulted victim despite seizures ctv news. Now russell williams, the disgraced former canadian forces colonel, will be the subject of a play.
Colonel russell williams pleaded guilty to murdering two women, sexually assaulting two others and stealing underwear from the bedrooms of girls as. Aug, 2015 russell williams, a once decorated canadian military colonel turned killer, will be profiled on dateline nbc thursday. Yet he refuses to move onto the base, remaining instead in his quiet nearby home town where people rarely. Once a highranking colonel with the canadian armed forces, russell williams was found guilty of murdering two women, crimes that shocked. This movie is based on real crimes committed by a highly placed canadian air force officer, russell williams, who raped and murdered several women in 20092010. Canadian air force colonel russell williams underwear. Colonel russell williams was convicted for the 2009, 2010 murders of. Among his prestigious commendations, colonel russell williams received the canadian forces. Williams managed canadas largest military airfield. In october 2009, david russell williams was a 46y earold decorated colonel and commander of the canadian forces base cfb in trenton, ontario one of the largest and busiest air force bases in. Oct 19, 2010 colonel russell williams pleaded guilty to murdering two women, sexually assaulting two others and stealing underwear from the bedrooms of girls as young as 11.
Dutch doc tackles haunting russell williams interrogation. A police evidence photo of colonel russell williams posing in womens underwear. On monday, colonel williams, the former commander of canadas busiest air force base, in trenton, ontario, pleaded guilty to the murders, two other sexual assaults and 82 breakins. A madefortv movie about russell williams scored a hit in its american premiere saturday, attracting 2. This is a very well paced and realistically made lifetime movie about the true story of canadian air force colonel russ williams. The bizarre case shocked the military and the country and became an international media sensation. Canadian colonel given 2 life jail terms for murders the. Jan 24, 2017 now russell williams, the disgraced former canadian forces colonel, will be the subject of a play. This movie is based on real crimes committed by a highly placed canadian air force officer, russell williams, who raped and murdered several women in. The sicko canadian air force commander who ruthlessly raped and murdered two women, and sexually assaulted several others, was sentenced to life in prison on thursday col. True crime scene canadian air force colonel russell williams underwear fetish stoked depraved lust. In the annals of psychokillers, colonel russell williams may well be unique. Share adjust comment print researchers in the united states have included canadian serial killer russell williams in a study into why some prolific sex offenders keep artifacts. In october 2009, david russell williams was a 46yearold decorated colonel and commander of the canadian forces base cfb in trenton, ontario one of the largest and busiest air force bases.
Williams was married to a successful career woman and the two were both socially active in their upper class clique. See more ideas about serial killers, evil people and true crime. Oct 21, 2010 the sicko canadian air force commander who ruthlessly raped and murdered two women, and sexually assaulted several others, was sentenced to life in prison on thursday. Williams is an english born canadian who was a well decorated colonel in the. Colonel david russell williams was a decorated colonel and a rising star in the ranks of the canadian air force.
Russell williams joined the canadian air force after graduation. The movie network to broadcast russell williams drama. The wife of serial killer russell williams has lost a pivotal court battle with one of her husbands sexual assault victimsa ruling that could force mary elizabeth harriman to testify, for. Readers may find photos in this gallery to be troubling. Oct 22, 2010 a deeper look into the interrogation of russell williams ctv.
Canadian colonel russell williams depraved development from wearing womens underwear to murder paul anderson true crime editor, herald sun may 6, 2015 2. Thursday nights episode entitled conduct unbecoming is a repeat episode. Remarkably, as hard as theyve looked, police found no evidence of any violent or bizarre crimes before the colonel was 44 years old. Jul 24, 2012 a madefortv movie about russell williams scored a hit in its american premiere saturday, attracting 2. Similarly to serial killer btk bind, torture, kill, who strangled ten people in the 70s, williams also had a fetish for womens underwear. An officer and a murderer has received six award nominations, winning two of these awards. Based on the true story of one of canadas highest ranking air force officers, colonel russell williams cole, an officer and a murderer follows the downward spiral of this public figure and. In this special edition of the fifth estate, reporter bob mckeown, with the help of professionals sets out to deconstruct the interrogation and shocking confession of col.
Russell williams brilliant police interrogation and. Russell williams crime movie to air in canada youtube. Williams is an english born canadian who was a well decorated colonel in the canadian forces until his arrest in february of 2010. Serial killer williams was the subject of a 2012 movie, an officer and a murderer. Titled an officer and a murderer, the movie was shown exclusively on the lifetime network in the u. May 06, 2015 canadian colonel russell williams depraved development from wearing womens underwear to murder paul anderson true crime editor, herald sun may 6, 2015 2. The interrogation is the subject of a new documentary by dutch film director. This week, the american madefortv movie about the russell williams murders will make it canadian television debut. Canadian air force colonel russell williams commanded the largest canadian forces base in the country. The movie aired in the united states of america on july 21, 2012 at 8pm. Russell williams criminal born 1963, canadian convicted rapist and murderer and former colonel in the canadian forces russ williams dj born 1962, english radio dj russell williams, ii born 1952, american sound mixer and twotime oscar winner. David russell williams who this past week indicated through his lawyer that he intends to plead guilty on oct. With gary cole, laura harris, rossif sutherland, nahanni johnstone. Williamss murder victims pleaded for their lives before.
Canadian raf colonel russell williamss career reaches a pinnacle when hes appointed commander of his base shortly before a royal visit is announced. Oct 22, 2010 canadian colonel is given 2 life jail terms col. Russell williams repeatedly sexually assaulted jessica lloyd despite the fact she had seizures and begged to be taken to hospital, an ontario court heard tuesday. A deeper look into the interrogation of russell williams ctv. Aug 31, 2016 colonel david russell williams was a decorated air force pilot and commander at the canadian forces base cfb at trenton, ontario, when he was arrested in 2010, and charged with the murders of two women, and numerous other sexually related crimes. Ripped from the headlines, the horrific and astonishing true story of the double life of russell williams, who was at once a respected figure in the canadian military and a ruthless sadosexual serial criminal and murderer. A gifted pilot and natural leader, williams was a rising star in the canadian military, a respected officer who ferried the queen and prime ministers. Russell williams was a model military officer, described by his coworkers as an elite pilot and shining bright star of the canadian army. An officer and a murderer is a lifetime television film about the crimes committed by russell williams, a former colonel in the royal canadian air force. Russell williams drama an officer and a murderer makes. First it was a movie about russell williams now a play about the. From july 2009 until his arrest in february 2010, williams commanded cfb trenton, canadas largest military airbase and a hub for the countrys foreign and domestic air transport operations. Russell williams tv movie is about, says its writer, keith ross leckie.
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