Zackery Cody Franklin

Serial Killer

Serial Killer: Zackery Cody Franklin

Overview

Zackery Cody Franklin, born in 1991 in Connecticut, is a convicted serial killer responsible for the deaths of four individuals between 2007 and 2011. His crimes spanned several cities in Connecticut, including New Haven and Waterbury. Franklin's modus operandi primarily involved shooting his victims during robbery attempts.

Victims

• Jeremiah Johnson
  • Date: December 15, 2007
  • Location: Near the entrance of East Rock Park, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Details: Johnson, 32, was found shot multiple times. Franklin, along with an accomplice, attempted to rob Johnson during a drug transaction. Johnson's body was discovered near East Rock Park. Franklin was later charged with first-degree manslaughter in this case.
• Ryan Barnaby
  • Date: May 2011
  • Location: Edgewood Park, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Details: Barnaby, from Waterbury, was shot and killed during a supposed transaction in which Barnaby was selling a gun to Franklin. The incident occurred in Edgewood Park. Franklin pleaded guilty to murder in this case and received a 30-year sentence.
• John-Claude James
  • Date: July 9, 2011
  • Location: Parking lot behind a multifamily residence near Howard Avenue and Putnam Street, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Details: James, 26, was shot in the chest by Franklin, who intended to steal James's gold necklace. A witness testified to seeing Franklin shoot James and then flee the scene. Franklin was convicted of murder, felony murder, and robbery in this case, receiving a 65-year sentence.
• Unidentified Male Victim
  • Date: July 8, 2011
  • Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
  • Details: Franklin shot and killed a man who was riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, intending to steal the vehicle. He was convicted and sentenced to 75 years for this murder.

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Confirmed Victims: (4)

Jeremiah Johnson Age: (32), Date of Death: December 15, 2007

Zackery Cody Franklin