Milton Johnson

Milton Johnson
Illinois Dept. of Corrections inmate photo
Born(1950-05-15)May 15, 1950
Joliet, Illinois, U.S.[1]
DiedMay 16, 2025(2025-05-16) (aged 75)
Menard Correctional Center, Chester, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesThe Morning murderer
The Weekend murderer
ConvictionsMurder (5 counts)
Attempted murder
Rape (2 counts)
Deviate sexual assault
Burglary
Aggravated battery
Criminal penalty
Death; commuted to life imprisonment
Details
Victims14
Span of crimes
June 25 – August 25, 1983
Date apprehended
March 9, 1984
Imprisoned atMenard Correctional Center

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
  • Kenneth Chancellor, 34- July 2, 1983
  • Terri Lynn Johnson, 19 - July 2, 1983
  • George Kiehl, 24 - July 16, 1983
  • Cathleen Norwood, 25 - July 16, 1983
  • Richard Paulin, 32 - July 16, 1983
  • Denis Foley, 50 - July 16, 1983
  • Steven Mayer, 22 - July 16, 1983[a]
  • Anthony Hackett, 18 - July 17, 1983
  • Marilyn Baers, 45 - August 20, 1983
  • Barbara Dunbar, 38 - August 20, 1983
  • Anna Ryan, 75 - August 20, 1983
  • Pamela Ryan, 25 - August 20, 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]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Foley and Mayer were Will County Auxiliary Deputys

References

  1. ↑ "Serial killer true crime library * serial killer news * list of serial killers * serial murder * female serial killers * crime scene investigation * tueur en serie * omicidi seriali". Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  2. ↑ Ferak, John (August 19, 2023) [August 18, 2023]. "Ceramic Shop Murders Terrorized Joliet: 40 Years Ago". Patch.com. Joliet, Illinois: Patch Media. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ "People v. Johnson". Justia Law. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ferak, John (July 23, 2019). "Joliet Mass Murderer Terrorized Area 35 Years Ago". Patch. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ "People v. Johnson (1986)". Justia.
  6. ↑ "People v. Johnson (1987)". Justia.
  7. ↑ "Joliet's Notorious Serial Killer Milton Johnson Dies At Age 75, Funeral Planned In Joliet". Retrieved May 17, 2025.
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