John Joseph Joubert IV: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life and Psychological Profile
John Joseph Joubert IV was born on July 2, 1963, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His parents divorced when he was six years old, leading him to live with his mother in Portland, Maine. Described as an intelligent individual with an IQ of 123, Joubert exhibited troubling behaviors from a young age. At 13, he stabbed a young girl with a pencil, deriving sexual gratification from her pain. This incident marked the beginning of his escalating violent tendencies.
First Known Murder
On August 22, 1982, 11-year-old Richard "Ricky" Stetson went jogging along the Back Cove Trail in Portland, Maine. When he failed to return home, his parents alerted the authorities. The following day, a motorist discovered Ricky's body beside Interstate 295. He had been strangled, stabbed multiple times, and showed signs of bite marks. Despite initial investigations, the case remained unsolved until Joubert's later confessions.
- Victim: Richard "Ricky" Stetson, 11
- Date: August 22, 1982
- Location: Portland, Maine
Murders in Nebraska
After moving to Nebraska, Joubert continued his violent spree.
On September 18, 1983, 13-year-old Danny Joe Eberle disappeared while delivering newspapers in Bellevue, Nebraska. His bicycle and undelivered newspapers were found along his route. Three days later, Danny's body was discovered approximately four miles from where his bike was found. He had been bound, stabbed multiple times, and showed signs of restraint.
- Victim: Danny Joe Eberle, 13
- Date: September 18, 1983
- Location: Bellevue, Nebraska
On December 2, 1983, 12-year-old Christopher Walden vanished while walking to school in Papillion, Nebraska. Witnesses reported seeing a man matching Joubert's description in the area. Two days later, Christopher's body was found in a wooded area. He had been stabbed multiple times, and his throat was slashed.
- Victim: Christopher Walden, 12
- Date: December 2, 1983
- Location: Papillion, Nebraska
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