A Killer's Confession: The Crimes of Russell Williams

In today's episode we are looking at the horrific crimes of Russell Williams and the interrogation that finally led to his conviction.
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[@harleyq3671]

Now THAT is how you conduct an interrogation!! It’s fascinating to watch him

[@Jezebel066]

Right! He lets there be uncomfortable silences. He doesn’t ask him if he did it. He asks where he is. With such conviction I was even confused for a second if he already confessed lol

[@YearningSoul1010]

Check out the Jim Can’t Swim video on the interrogator’s skills broken down and explained. Fascinating.

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@YearningSoul1010 That's only available on his Patreon, not his regular channel.

[@irishlexieavengoza8072]

@@loveforeignaccents i believe jcs did a video on micheal rafferty and it was the same interrogator as this case.. not sure though

[@redt7452]

I read that detective was 50/50 on if it was Williams or not and as he started to turn up the heat he could tell it was Williams

[@carmenalinaiancu3738]

The detective comes across so friendly and even meek at the beginning. He sounds like a newbie even though he's super experienced, all this to make Russ feel superior. Great professional 👏

[@Uniqueen1114]

Right?! I was really sceptical when he started questioning.

[@subst4nce973]

He's a senior detective. His "meek" approach is probably a tactic. I assume detectives will use different detective persona's with different suspects/offenders. He is obviously very skilled. He became intimidating without even raising his voice or threatening; just stating cold hard facts and warnings. I'm impressed.

[@highland_persuasion]

The interrogator is so good at what he does that the video of this very interview is actually shown as a learning resource in some schools.

[@paulneiland5023]

He knew Russ’s ego would get the better of him if he let him think he was in charge from the get go..brilliant interrogation skills

[@ZombieMiezz]

His name is Jim Smyth and he worked with a very dedicated team to get Russyboy to talk. On the channel of the Behavior Panel is a very good interview with him about this case & how they prepared & conducted this interrogation/case. This one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5abpGefj66Dr5o

[@amandalynn9237]

This is a great example of you never know who’s a psycho. Terrifying.

[@EpsiIonEagle]

His hairstyle screams psycho to me

[@stevie-ray2020]

@@EpsiIonEagle Then that would put most of the world's military-servicemen into that category......so maybe you're correct!

[@julielevinge266]

@@EpsiIonEagle Me too!!😮

[@bryanlouro140]

​@@EpsiIonEaglereceding hairline with a detached square left behind its like some kind of Simpsons character...

[@Dreas_Diaz88]

You yourself could be living with a weirdo or someone in your family could …

[@pyxelated2468]

Never EVER has such a slow, almost boring conversation been so incredibly riveting!! Almost no narration needed by truly criminal during that whole interrogation. What a great detective.

[@1515cando]

The interrogation took nearly 2 hrs with Russell being completely silent for 15\20 minutes at a time.

[@lesliebean4594]

His hair is nearly as disturbing as his moral compass. What a creep.

[@kellie5476]

Lol. I dunno if he's shaved it that way or just balded weirdly.

[@pablosmaster5593]

His hair line disturbes me

[@Siriusly10]

What an interesting hairline. It looks like an island.

[@whachamamacallit4428]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rompishenny5337]

🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@jayglamx3]

OMG being burglarized and then returning home the following day to learn that the intruder had been inside with you all along?! I have goosebumps. That is the scariest fucking thing in the world OMG 😭

[@BrianClem]

Great reason to have a few dogs. Pitbull are great, loving dogs that will defend against people like this.

[@SoloEcho]

@@BrianClem why not get a zoo of animals, gee.

[@kitkat12326]

@@SoloEcho This. Never hurts to be prepared. :)

[@emmagreen1936]

That literally terrified me! Don't think I would ever sleep again!

[@subst4nce973]

@@BrianClem Everyone always claims pitbulls. Their are plenty of less aggressive, yet far more powerful, deadly dog breeds that are better for protection. Turkish Kangal for example, great temprament and family dog, could kill a pitbull in minutes.

[@enigmadrath1780]

I don't even want to imagine the horror of going down to the basement to get your cat, turning, and seeing a stranger staring back at you from a dark corner :(

[@nixcudmore4252]

Would it help if he meowed?

[@MontagZoso]

@@nixcudmore4252Not sure if you meant to be funny, but this is not a joking matter dude

[@nixcudmore4252]

@@MontagZoso sorry, just survived a run in with a black cat. I'm from NZ and our humor is generally dry and self deprecating.

[@geraldinenolan6312]

​@nixcudmore4252 but that content was neither dry nor self depreciating..

[@liaamhendrick2321]

@@geraldinenolan6312liven up Geraldine, if you cant take a joke stay off the internet

[@aquamina766]

How scary is it that you see your cat staring into the dark in your home, and it turns out that there is actually someone there…

[@DaniHMcV]

I’ve seen my dogs look as if they’re watching someone and I can’t imagine being more scared if I actually saw an intruder.

[@subst4nce973]

I'm scared that dogs and cats are seeing things we can't. Admit it people, it genuinely sometimes looks like your cat or dog is tracking somethings movements in thin air; iv'e always found that eerie af.

[@chanelmurillo4866]

that’s why i don’t like having a cat or dog lol as cute as they are im traumatized from my cat hissing at something or someone under the door when i was home alone. props to all good pet owners though! all love.

[@hotmess2766]

@@DaniHMcV God says dogs/animals see things that we do not. They see spirits/Djiin that live amongst us in another dimension. They also hear the screams from the bad people being punished in their graves. According to my religion Islam

[@1Wendy_Woo]

Most certainly BOTH of my cats would alert me to an intruder. Any noise, unfamiliar voice, or even a knock on the front door leaves my guard kitty growling. Their ears hear everything!

[@jinjarogers1711]

Well done to the detective who made it so clear to Russel that no expense or task would be spared in the case, causing him to realise that only a full confession would limit the negative impact on his wife.

[@user-ps2mi9ze5v]

If only every detective conducted interrogations like Jim Smyth. He's the best.

[@jetsfan1957]

@Susan Freeland...I absolutely agree!!!...And he didn't even raise his voice!!!..👍🏼

[@user-yj3nr6iv3s]

I saw him with Michael Rafferty interrogation as well he's very good

[@jenmarcus5082]

This guy is pure evil!! It turns my stomach hearing how calm he is in the interview room

[@lktzu2821]

@Truth Is Vegan You need to be monitored because you sound like one of those Westboro Church psychos who talk about evil/cleansing. Who knows how many people you harassed, stalked and murdered because they aren't a soy latte drinking tree-hugging vegan like you?

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

The only give he has is how tense he is while he's going "Mhmm" over and over again. And you can see a slight tremble to his upper arms.

[@DanteKnox]

what is getting angry or super emotional going to do? he knows he is done for & knew that was a possibility all along.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

This police officer is a genius.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

This detective has become famous amongst true crime followers for this interrogation. The best!

[@briannacraig4410]

YES!

[@chrish9485]

@@SHurd-rc2go Also for interrogating McClintic and Rafferty in Tori Stafford case

[@jojopierson78]

Need more police officers like him

[@fernfreeman1729]

Not the police officer who went to Jessica Lloyd's front door the night she was kidnapped. Colonel Williams' vehicle was parked next door deserted lot, one set of tracks in the snow leading to the woods behind her but never checked nothing, didn't even run its tag to see who owned it. It costed Jennifer her life.

[@craighall689]

Thank God for the 2 men driving past Jessica's house and noticed the car otherwise he could still be praying on inocent people today

[@peterjongsma2779]

Absolutely. Good people. And alert. Helped catch a cold cunning monster. Not cunning enough though. The scary thing is he appears so meek.

[@ognyena]

Preying and praying a 2 hugely different words...preying ,you men preying..most definitely!

[@Angelica_Rodriguez39]

Seriously. Thank heaven for good people who see something and say something.

[@Erebus.666.]

@@ognyena I know, "praying" on people would be very strange.

[@pickledragonrebel]

Actually it was a cop who saw the vehicle. Unfortunately she didnt take note of the licence plate #

[@elkehassell171]

Imagine that poor Detective having to listen to all of this terrible stuff and to keep calm. I bet inside he was boiling with anger. You got to give these people kudos for practically reliving this for themselves. We sometimes are pissed with the police however cases like this proves how valuable they are. What a disgusting murderous psycopath.

[@laikaevelyn4478]

Please did you hear what exactly he said after asking if the detective could be discreet with the DNA stuff?? He said "because the impact could be "blah....blah..... blah" . Did you hear him?

[@SWEETLILLY2]

He's trained and skilled for this kind of stuff so I'm sure he's used to it and that's why he's so excellent with his interrogation skills...but at the back of his mind he's sick to his stomach at the bastard.

[@samsamcupcakes6476]

This is his job. He's heard and seen many awful things....

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

na if they let if affect them like that, they wouldn't last long at their job.

[@DanteKnox]

he doesn't care

[@grf15]

There are several programs about this on KZbin. I've watched most, if not all of them. Mainly just to watch Smith conduct the interview. Unlike Hollywood movies, he was smooth, never raised his voice, made no threats, and conducted himself with dignity and treated the suspect with respect. Of course, he had the advantage of knowing he had the guilty party. Still, a wonderful example of exceptional police work.

[@kirstykennedy9456]

Check out The Behaviour Panel's interview with Smith - he says he didn't know until halfway through

[@abbeydawes5786]

Absolutely

[@hotmess2766]

no suspect deserves to be treated with respect but nevertheless he was a good detective

[@juanitarichards1074]

@@hotmess2766 You catch more flies with honey that you do with vinegar...

[@kianasmith3878]

@@hotmess2766 suspects do but someone who's clearly done it doesn't. Just because someone is a suspect doesn't mean they did it

[@jacquiewilliams899]

I can't get over how he explains his crimes like he's talking about the weather

[@red2thebone]

he's talking about her murder like he's talking about what he had for breakfast! TF? 😲

[@ognyena]

Psychopath

[@Sbaxter1989]

At least he's talkin, honestly too.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

The psychopath that thinks he's always the smartest person in the room. Utterly chilling. Jim Smith, you're a hero.

[@lila-gracenunyasun1334]

This was my dad's boss, I remember the day Russell was arrested. My dad came home early the same colour as his green flight suit. He was the navigator for the flights Williams did for dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth II .. I remember the days of search parties looking for Jessica Lloyd. This story always brings up some nasty memories. Williams was polite.. but his eyes could burn holes through you. I hate qhen people say 'we never expected this...' but in this case holy crap, is that statement ever true

[@CDN1975]

As someone whose father is a Canadian Army veteran, I can say this guy is a disgrace to the entire Canadian Forces. Glad they burned his uniforms and that he will never see the light of day again. God bless the families whose lives were forever changed by his monstrous actions.

[@iamsherlocked345]

It’s a shame he still gets his pension. They really got rid of any evidence of his career especially when they destroyed the car as well.

[@francoisona]

God has done enough to this family methinks

[@diannecooper9095]

@@iamsherlocked345 Actually he doesn't get his military or civilian pension.

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@diannecooper9095 the U.S. military will always be superior to Canada's inferior military...if ever USA went to war with Canada, we would crush all people in Canada...the USA and Americans are superior to anyone who is from that country forever and ever...💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sparkyspark964]

Thank your father for his service. It is very much appreciated. I’m from the US and unfortunately there’s always someone in a thread that has to say we’re superior, sigh. I grew up along the shores of Lake Superior and my family and I visited different parts of Canada every summer. I very much respect the service members of your country.

[@tarantulady]

Ewww picture finding him in your basement being watched by your cat. That poor woman. I’d have died of horror. This guy is like a walking horror movie.

[@xchloehannahx]

An interesting fact about this case is how he flew a group of Canadian armed forces members to California for training to go to Afghanistan while that young girl was in his garage. One of those soldiers was my father and while they were in training they heard of his arrest, he was so well respected in the military it was beyond shocking

[@xchloehannahx]

He also famously had hundreds of photos of himself modeling the underwear he stole. The media here in Canada has a field day with these photos and they were plastered all over the news. If you google him you will likely find these photos readily available in various articles. It was his way of documenting each incident

[@jagdpanther2224]

@@xchloehannahx He is like a "Ninja", he made numerous intrudings and house break in but he got undetected, never got caught, people has guns can shoot burgers! He was caught because of his boot prints and tire prints! Incredible irony! 🎃

[@jeanneann3545]

... With that weird hairline, he was respected...? Man, and I got bullied for having a nose a teny bit bigger than average :(

[@CainP]

@@jeanneann3545 well he is a high ranking officer in the air forces. As said he’s very smart and quickly raised through the ranks

[@ognyena]

And he used his ranking to his advantage..psychopaths know how to manipulate everything and everyone..he thought he was invincible!

[@redt7452]

Holy shit this guy was married the whole time too and would go home to his wife after all this murdering and she had no clue. That’s terrifying as fuck

[@adriannarodriguez-rafeequl3417]

Probably one of the most intriguing interrogation I've watched. The silence was quite fascinating and spoke volume. Absolutely love the fact that the interrogator did not address him as Kernel and made him feel like an average Joe/Suspect with no power nor special treatment.

[@adriannarodriguez-rafeequl3417]

@Rosie Brierley Yes, Thank you. Didn't notice the typo. That's exactly what I meant... 🤧🥴🥴🥴🤧 lol

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@thetruthwillsetyoufree9209 Hell no! Kermit is a good, good man/frog!!

[@briannacraig4410]

Completely agree!

[@michellamoureuxm]

It wasn't shown but there's a potion where the detective calls him "Russell" and he immediately goes "Call me russ" so he deadpan stares him in the eyes "So RUSSELL"

[@SawItComingNot]

Kernel? Well he was a nut 🤣

[@sharonharding3478]

Rest in peace Marie france and Jessica Lloyd.That man has ruined so many lives.

[@shanmareewalker7836]

He was so arrogant, he wore the same shoes to the interview that he wore when he left his footprints in the snow. He tells the story of murdering women like he is reading a shopping list.

[@user-th3ky5zw9b]

It's upsetting to hear him detail each crime.. These women were all innocent and were forced to do things and were raped and mortified and 2 MURDERED.. All for his sick needs!! How terrifying for Jessica!! To have been with him all day and thinking you may live then getting killed. This man is A MONSTER

[@maryjaneblues4012]

Remember ladies & gents-NEVER say aloud no matter where u are that you live alone..Marie Francois mentioned 1x in his presence that she lived alone & that's all it took for this creep.

[@bushmonster1702]

Such an innocent yet disastrous comment from her.

[@ajh6354]

Some lowlife in my city got sentenced to 20 to 40 years today. He was late for work, he hit and ran down a 5 year old on his bike doing 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. I cannot believe the light sentence that this monster got in comparison.

[@Marlaina]

Sounds like manslaughter, which doesn't carry as heavy a sentence. So tragic nonetheless.

[@e2theoc]

I've never seen such a prolonged upclose visual on someones bald spot...

[@powerfully_confident1739]

😆 I would be sooo mad if I had that little patch of hair damn near on my forehead. Then my bald hairline followed by thinning hair with a bald spot forming to the left of his head.🤦🏾 He might as well go all the way bald.👨🏻‍🦲 It might look nice lol.

[@DaniHMcV]

Or “hair spot” in this case…lol

[@SteRDLK]

Like a little island of hair

[@chelseaannemayte]

😂😂 Thanks for making me laugh whilst watching this disgusting man

[@suzystone244]

@SteRDLK PERFECT description

[@misskitty2710]

Jim Smyth was also involved in the investigation of the murder of little Tory Stanford in Ontario, a few years after the Williams case. He interviewed the suspect, who gave him a vague description of where the body was dumped. Smyth drove around the countryside, relying on very few details, until he actually found Tory’s body.

[@Maxmulham]

Stafford*

[@angeljohnson234]

The detective is AWESOME! He was calm, cool and collected but totally in control of the interrogation. That's how you deal with a psycho, murderous monster.

[@iamsherlocked345]

I don’t know how he kept it together… hearing that horrific stuff spoken in such a casual tone 😳

[@lesflynn4455]

This is by far the best true crime video regarding this case I have seen. This can't be told properly in a 15 minute video, especially with such a brilliant interview. Detective Jim Smith is a master interrogator.

[@harleyq3671]

“He was sentenced to 2 life times for murder, 2 ten year sentences for sexual assault, 2 ten year sentences for forcible confinement and 82 one year sentences for breaking and entering” Me: “...hmm..still doesn’t seem enough.”

[@katedrake1776]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@SamEsss]

They should have sentenced to him an artificially extended life sentence. Keep him alive as long as scientifically experimentally possible, and treat him like they treat prisoners in North Korea.

[@jayglamx3]

"He will have to serve a minimum of 25 years before he can even be considered for parole" 🤔🤬

[@grf15]

@@jayglamx3 He'll never walk free so the length of the sentence ability to apply for parole is a non-issue.

[@briannacraig4410]

Right?!?

[@cortrichards8179]

Just lately discovered this channel and love it! Great research and very well presented. I have been binge watching all of the previous videos and will eventually catch up. Thanks for this excellent video and for all the others, too!

[@jayglamx3]

Just happened upon it tonight and I am so pumped. Currently binging thru bleeding-ly tired eyes. 😂

[@annamarielewis7078]

Totally agree. By far the best crime channel on KZbin 💜💜

[@iamitsk]

I'm not bingeing, taking it slow with one episode per day so as not to quickly run out of good quality true crime videos!

[@CJLOVE23]

Even his own hair is trying to run away from him!

[@shellos8]

This guy is scary AF. Any of us women could be being watched by a psychopath right now. And in many cases you would never expect who it is. It could literally be anyone.

[@CJLOVE23]

Canadians are always so nice. That is one amazing interrogation. Could you imagine what that interrogator was feeling inside when that monster casually told him that she was alive for almost 24 *hours* ?!

[@pickledragonrebel]

Maybe overall but we have some real s****s too.

[@evelyntokamp1011]

@Courtney - Remaining professionally calm and throwing up later, I suppose.

[@jataim4197]

And the "Award for BEST ACTOR" : for playing the part of a (seemingly), patient, inept, investigating detective,(I'm your best friend), while interrogating and strumming the ego of a diseased-minded, torturous, murdering bastard, goes to . . . . ."Detective Sergeant Jim Smith!!!!" -YAY!!!!! Congratulations! Sergeant Jim! You earned that acting award!! ;)

[@jataim4197]

BTW-the above is a compliment statement to Det. Jim...if it wasn't too obvious? ;) XoXo

[@mohammadirfan7916]

Investigator: " How do you feel about what you have done ? " Williams : "Disappointed"

[@mainemermaid6596]

That detective is phenomenal!!

[@peachesnmulder]

Williams's best friend had no clue and was so shocked when he heard what had happened that he threw up. No signs of how disturbed his friend was.

[@AngelicConflict]

The interrogation is a piece of art, I'm so impressed by the detective, he could literally get information out of the toughest criminal 😯 Amazing job 👏 Condolences to Jessica's and Maree's families and friends, may both women rest in peace 🙏

[@amanda_rn5127]

I've been an avid true crime reader, researcher, and websleuther for quite a long while now. With as many heinous, ruthless, monstrous, and viewer discretion cases I've dove into.... RUSSELL WILLIAMS IS THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EVER GIVEN ME NIGHTMARES!!! The way he would leave victims feeling completely helpless and in total fear of being in their own homes is the ultimate attack of his crimes. He was all about the mental games and thrived on the tactics of pure fear. His progression - from the first conduct of misbehavior to his last MURDER - was SCARILY FAST for some serial killer stats... 💯 JEKYLL AND HYDE

[@orangewarm1]

The Night Stalker and Ted Bundy and Zodiac are the scariest to me. Zodiac for the coldness and ruthlessness and Bundy because he looks so innocent. Ramirez looks exactly how I'd expect him to.

[@jayglamx3]

Amen sista! Got any good recommendations btw?? 😂

[@hihowareyouthen]

I remember having to leave my bedroom light on the night I watched B.T.K's trial 😬

[@firenze5555]

It’s the Golden State killer and John Wayne Gacy for me - two absolute sadistic POS’s - although I agree with the others mentioned.

[@padraig9445]

@@hihowareyouthen Yup, he's the worst of a bad bunch in my opinion.

[@jlkitz1775]

You truly never know what goes on behind closed doors, in someone's mind, outside public view...horrifying! And he was MARRIED?! 😳

[@elizabethkuchta5097]

Exactly 💯

[@yelzified]

He was sentenced to two life imprisonment and yet, somehow, mind-bogglingly enough, he only needs 25 years before he is eligible for parole...come on, Canada! That is just not acceptable! Why, on Earth, is parole even a possiblity for him???

[@77Spionkop]

I live in Canada and the justice system here is great for criminals,it's set up to forgive them almost immediately

[@bushmonster1702]

It’s truly shameful.

[@DaniHMcV]

He will never get out. Just because he may be have the possibility of parole, everyone involved knows that he will never see the light of day again. It’s just a technical thing. It in no way means he will ever be even considered for it. And trust me, he will never be let out because he’s safer inside. We live in relative peace in Canada but step outside that and we really loathe it. He’s in the best place if he wants to stay alive.

[@shellos8]

Eligible doesn't mean he's ever going to get it. I don't see him ever being released.

[@alexburke1899]

@@shellos8 yep I think it’s in the Canadian constitution that life without parole isn’t constitutional, I could be wrong but I remember something like that being the case. So I don’t think he could technically get sentenced to life without parole or a longer sentence like 30-life.

[@bmakrides]

How is it he has a chance for parole after 25 years?! WTF!?

[@zazzifizzle]

Don't worry, he will never see the light of day. The military I'm sure will always send a rep to speak against him at the hearings. It's unfortunate but Canadian laws lean heavily towards reformation and a belief that no one is beyond redemption. Their highest sentence is 25 years without the possibility of parole. That's what they call life imprisonment 🤷 judges however, at sentencing can add warnings and recommendations that certain culprits should never be paroled.

[@sventer198]

It is “a chance” like that of an ice cube in hell. He is never getting out

[@FolkedUpBeyondRepair]

Excellent upload! I had heard about him but hadn’t known the whole story.

[@ninagoldcoast886]

I LOVE how respectful that detective remains!

[@noneyabusiness9441]

This is why I say you can’t trust anyone. You never know who someone is truly.

[@jillhamilton6552]

Those poor ladies.. Unspeakable horror and callousness… RIP 🙏 I was in awe of the policeman’s interrogation/interview .. I hope he got some sort of recognition.. To think Russel Williams was such high in rank.. A model military person. It’s scary and disgusting that such a man could have built up such a facade. I felt for his wife at the end. It must have been devastating to find out his true self.

[@Ashleypolotnik1988]

This is the creepiest interview I have ever seen. Chilling!

[@iamsherlocked345]

When he’s talking so casually about everything he’s done it’s so disturbing how calm he is 😳

[@kingpin2831]

Thats becuz he is enjoying what he is talking about. He is reliving what he has done

[@cathamm5934]

the level of empathy the detective demonstrates is incredibly admirable

[@dishappywithlife2556]

He is a psychopath on a non-human level. Whilst describing the crime he talked about it with no emotion like it’s just another day at the office.

[@PerpetuallyTori]

The way this detective handled this interrogation is absolutely superb! I hope he teaches other detectives his techniques.

[@hazeldunaway3990]

This interrogation is so good, he hammers him and then says good job and stands up. It asserts dominance and says he’ll go and let’s the tension ease, then ask even more questions standing up and eventually shaking is hand. It’s so smart.

[@twinny555]

This guy reminded me of getting caught out by my parents as a teenager and having absolutely zero to say in my own defence. It absolutely baffles me that in America nobody gets a lawyer for a police interview. In the uk it’s considered madness not to get one, innocent or guilty.

[@katedrake1776]

This is a really great video I hope it gets more views. ive seen a lot of things on RW but the detail you’ve gone into is really good I hadn’t heard a lot of before! Really good job 👍🏻

[@michellamoureuxm]

Thank you for uploading a quick and concise video on him, my family is from Trenton (CFB Trenton was the base he commanded) and needless to say this absolutely rocked our community, everyone was enraged but with no where to point it. My grandfather is a veteran of that base, and he was incredibly depressed and distracted after, for someone we trusted so much to protect our people and country, to betray us so savagely. Also to give you idea of temperatures our winters here range from -15c to -40c, with between 1-6 feet of snow a month.

[@michellamoureuxm]

And if you want to learn a bit about Trentons better side, look into the Highway of Heros

[@sparkyspark964]

Thank your grandfather for his service.

[@candylady8039]

Did he just say this is upsetting his life?!!! What about those women's life that he took!!!! He upsetted their lifes and their families lifes!!!

[@sparkyspark964]

I think he said wife... but not sure.

[@andrebeaupre7945]

I’m amazed at how calm, composed and professional the investigator was during that interrogation. He made that big hunk crack like porcelain in just a few hours. If only all police forces were good like that.

[@dianemainiero6760]

Very well put together..Very compelling to watch many thanks

[@royaleobsidianb6976]

The way he talks about what he did to those poor women makes my skin crawl!

[@amberjolly7270]

He seems so calm. Originally seemed like a normal nice guy. That is terrifying. Goes to show you can't trust anyone! 😔 I feel so bad for all the families involved! 💔

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

He was actually excited to be called in, because he was sure the cops thought his neighbor Larry Jones was the prime suspect. He thought he could tell some lies and put the final nail in Larry's coffin. He dumped Jessica's body right where Larry did his fishing.

[@brandyjean7015]

His brain will never be capable of truly caring about others, their needs, their lives. He should never be released.

[@victoriabagwell8426]

This detectives composure is amazing.

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

This is the second video of yours that I’ve seen. I just watched your coverage on Birna, and I loved what I saw! I hadn’t heard of that case prior to your video. This case....I’ve seen in quite a few videos before. But, I just know that it’s going to be GREAT coming from you. I’m happy to have found your channel, I’m excited to see how far I know you’ll go, and I have since subscribed to you so I can watch as your content blows up! Edit: Beautifully done! I don’t come across videos that are typically all that different from one another when dealing with videos covering the same person. But, you draw the viewer in, you keep them engaged the whole time, and you provide exactly what is needed to come to a simple logical conclusion as to what happened within the cases you highlight. It’s perfection!!!

[@TrulyCriminal]

Thank you so so much for your lovely words and support! It means so much!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Your "edit" is exactly how I feel. Thank u.

[@vanesalejo2006]

He described his crimes like is a normal behavior to do those horrible things. Can imagine been in my bed sleeping and have a stranger to woke me up to rape and kill. My heart goes to those women. God will judge you as you did to them.

[@iamsherlocked345]

The pure fear and terror they felt 😢 even calling him a monster is a massive understatement.

[@OstaraDawn]

Binged your content all day, and I don't regret it!!! Great job!!!!

[@mitzloo1933]

2 life sentences for murder and all those other years piled on for his dozens of other crimes and he will STILL eligible for parole in 25 years. Canada and the UK are nuts when it comes to sentencing for sex crimes. This is a guy who obviously never needs to be out in society again.

[@miss_hashmi]

This guy is so damn cold... Kudos to the investigating officer 🙂

[@1Wendy_Woo]

Cannot help but think that he has many, many more victims.

[@141Lav]

He’s talking like he’s describing a day out at the beach what an absolute vile monster

[@justinestephonie4606]

Your channel is underrated 👌💚

[@marissabones]

Monster of a person

[@lifeisshort..1685]

Fantastic job sharing this story. So sad for all the victims, their families, friends and his as well.

[@nicolasrose3064]

Thankyou for "preserving the modesty" of the woman who's "personal items" had been removed and not talking about the details of the "items" or the exact message left on the computer. This case has been well covered and is well known, so there really aren't any "secrets" about the crimes, but still, I commend you for not going into the more unnecessary and sordid disclosure of a victims private life.

[@iamsherlocked345]

Yep too often personal things about the victims are just casually mentioned but the killer is protected.

[@chrischickering1959]

Truly criminal really is the best for respecting the victims. being victim first is so important I hate channels that almost glorify the murderers.

[@auntkaz815]

Agreed about keeping the victim’s private stuff private…. But I do wish she had mentioned that along with all that underwear he stole they found pictures of him wearing some of it. Sorry (not sorry) I have no problem sharing stuff about the perps.

[@patinajadeatherton2385]

Can’t believe how calm and collected this guy is as he’s telling the detective where the victim’s body is. He sounds like he’s in a business interview going over plans for work! 🥱 How do these monsters appear to be so seemingly “normal” ( has a wife, home and reputable career) yet spent his day breaking into these women’s homes, sexually assaulting and murdering them, then returns home to his wife like it’s just another normal day at the office. AND he was a distinguished military officer who piloted rescue and search missions?! The VERY type of person our society should be trusting!! TRULY terrifying. Goes to show that monsters are ALL around us living amongst us. IMAGINE being a wife who finds out your husband murdered a bunch of women!! Was she like, WHO the actual f**k did I marry???? 😱

[@joyboyd-morris6880]

This monster strutted in there as if he was untouchable. No matter how many times I watch this interview I cannot help but admire the skill of Detective John Smyth as he masterfully outmaneuvered Russell Williams. Kudos.

[@IH8YT]

He is the reason why I don't like basements.

[@LadyVesuvius]

That interrogation is golden, I watched it fully a good while ago and was so impressed.

[@MijoShrek]

This interagation is shown in training classes for investigators as it is one of the finest ever displayed by an investigator that was recorded.

[@BanksHoliday]

Love how you tell the victims stories. I'm familiar with this case and interrogation, but you've given Jessica and others a voice beyond their terrible ends. I ❤ what you do!

[@jimmypeters761]

You have the best crime videos. Thank you

[@kristyp2585]

This case absolutely sickens me, for so many reasons. He is deplorable and it's beyond words. It's cases like this, that make me wish Canada had the death penalty.

[@mattcoyle5867]

Whilst i have been a sub to this great channel for some time now i have only just watched this...off the back of a great interrogation anaylsis over on The Behaviour Panel channel...they all agree this detective did an amazing job...during those awkward silences i was glued holdng my breath...slowly watching as he realises he is toast and they have him...great great job...oh and to the creators of Truly Criminal...fantastic work and output every week...it along with a couple of other crime anaylsis channels is my guilty pleasure in life at the moment and so look forward to a new upload...keep up the outstanding work!!!

[@resevoirdog]

Thanks for talking about this case you didn't disappoint. I'm close to this story and you did it good justice thank you

[@dawnboese6613]

Wow that detective is superb 👏

[@miroviolet6607]

Amazing detective! very calm. great professional.

[@annamarielewis7078]

Thank you again for such a well put together program. Always love you.💜💜💜

[@kelsikustelski3100]

What a disgrace to the military than man is. Hope he rots in a jail cell for what he did to those poor women and put his wife through

[@intuitiveself-love9513]

The investigator was really good!

[@DreDray]

Y’all could be living with a creep is the creepy thing about this story….. your husband/boyfriend/girlfriend/ wife could be a monster and you have no idea …. Scary stuff …stay alert people

[@Lili-xq9sn]

Thank you for posting this. It's so necessary to be removed to be aware even in your own home. Get out fast if you feel something seems off.

[@kyla1234]

“I’m struggling with how upset my life is right now.” - spoken like a true narcissist psychopath 😈🐍

[@trishkilner8103]

He would have killed Again and Again had he not been caught!!! Love this officer!! Stay safe. Leeds England 🇬🇧

[@marilynsmith365]

Wow! Ive seen lots of coverage on this person, but you managed to find things I'd not heard of before. Thank you. 🇦🇺

[@paullamoly7156]

The Detective that did the interrogation deserves a damn raise. I would not be able to be that calm

[@148frankie]

Best crime channel this I can’t stop watching keep it up