John Francis Wille

Serial Killer

John Francis Wille: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Overview

John Francis Wille, born on February 14, 1964, in LaPlace, Louisiana, is a convicted serial killer linked to multiple murders across several states between 1980 and 1985. His crimes involved extreme violence, including rape, mutilation, and arson, leading to the deaths of at least six individuals.

Victims

• Ida Bodreaux: In 1980, 78-year-old Ida Bodreaux perished in an arson attack on her home in LaPlace, Louisiana. This incident was later connected to Wille during investigations into his other crimes.
• Nichole Lopatta: On June 2, 1985, 8-year-old Nichole Lopatta was abducted from the Tres Vidas apartment complex in Terrytown, Louisiana. Her body was discovered on June 6, 1985, in a wooded area near LaPlace. She had been raped and strangled.
• Billy Phillips: Around June 6, 1985, the body of 25-year-old Billy Phillips was found in a canal near LaPlace, Louisiana. He had been stabbed 84 times, with his hands severed and genitals mutilated.
• Frank Powe: On July 15, 1985, 26-year-old hitchhiker Frank Powe was picked up near Bagdad, Florida. After making flirtatious remarks to Wille's girlfriend, Powe was beaten unconscious, dumped on the pavement, and deliberately run over twice, resulting in his death.
• Michael Foulk: A Pensacola cab driver, Michael Foulk, was abducted and later found dead in a ditch near Fairhope, Alabama. Wille was suspected in this case, though specific details and dates are limited.
• Unidentified Houston Motorist: Wille was also suspected in the murder of a motorist in Houston, Texas. Details about this victim remain scarce.

Arrest and Confessions

Wille's criminal activities came to light following the murder of Frank Powe. After an arson incident involving his landlord's mobile home in Milton, Florida, Wille's girlfriend provided authorities with information linking him to multiple murders across Louisiana, Florida, Texas, and Alabama. Wille initially confessed to five murders but later recanted his statements. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (6)

Ida Bodreaux Age: (78), Date of Death: 1980

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