John Edward Robinson

Serial Killer

John Edward Robinson: The Internet's First Serial Killer

Introduction

John Edward Robinson is an American serial killer who preyed on women under the guise of offering jobs, mentorship, or relationships. Active primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, he used his manipulative skills and the early internet to lure victims. His crimes took place in Kansas and Missouri, where he murdered multiple women and disposed of their bodies in barrels. He was convicted of multiple counts of murder and is currently on death row.

Modus Operandi

Robinson targeted vulnerable women, often promising them financial security or a fresh start. He used online chatrooms, job advertisements, and BDSM forums to attract victims. After gaining their trust, he would exploit them financially, sexually, and ultimately murder them.

Confirmed Victims

• Paula Godfrey (1984) – A 19-year-old who was offered a job by Robinson. She disappeared in Kansas City, Missouri. Her family received typewritten letters claiming she was fine, but she was never seen again. Her body was never found.
• Lisa Stasi (1985) – A 19-year-old mother who was lured with the promise of job training and housing assistance. Robinson killed her and gave her infant daughter, Tiffany, to his brother in an illegal adoption. Lisa’s body has never been found.
• Catherine Clampitt (1987) – A 27-year-old woman who moved from Texas to Kansas City for a job offered by Robinson. She vanished without a trace, and her body has never been found.
• Isabella Lewicka (1999) – A 21-year-old Polish immigrant who moved in with Robinson after meeting him online. He controlled her in a BDSM relationship before murdering her. Her body was found in a barrel on his property in Kansas.
• Suzette Trouten (1999) – A 27-year-old woman from Michigan who believed she was entering a BDSM relationship with Robinson. He promised her travel opportunities but ultimately killed her. Her body was also found in a barrel.
• Beverly Bonner (1997) – A prison librarian whom Robinson met while incarcerated. After his release, she left her husband for him and vanished. Her remains were found in a barrel in a storage unit.
• Sheila and Debbie Faith (1994) – A mother and her disabled 15-year-old daughter who moved to Kansas City after Robinson offered to help them. He killed both and collected Sheila’s disability checks for years. Their bodies were found in barrels in Missouri.

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Confirmed Victims: (8)

Paula Godfrey Age: (19), Date of Death: September 1984

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