Unsolved Killers: Bible John

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1. The case of Bible John was an unsolved murder case of three women in Scotland. In which Scottish city did these crimes occur? Edinburgh Glasgow Dundee Aberdeen

2. The first body that was found was discovered on February 23, 1968. Which victim of Bible John was discovered on this date? Marie Cassidy Patricia Docker Jemima MacDonald Helen Puttock

3. All of the victims of Bible John were going to spend the night out with their girlfriends. At which dance hall did they all visit before their unfortunate demise? The Majestic Ballroom The Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Ballroom The McLellan Ballroom

4. All of the victims were strangled with an item that they had with them that night. Which item did they have which was used by Bible John to kill them with? Belt Pantyhose Scarf Strap of their handbag

5. Helen was warned by her husband to be careful before she left. She let her guard down because she would be out with her sister, Jean. Helen, Jean, and Bible John all left the Barrowland Ballroom together using what form of transportation? Helen, and Bible John walked Jean to her house before Bible John took Helen. They took the bus system; Jean’s stop was before Helen’s, so she got off first. Bible John drove Jean home, before taking Helen off to kill her. They all shared a taxi, dropping Jean at home first.

6. Most serial killers are referred to as something by the media, and this is what they are more commonly known as later in their career (like when they’re in prison). Famous examples of this are the Green River Killer, the Stocking Strangler, and the Happyface Killer. Since this case is still marked by Scotland Yard as “unsolved”, he is fondly referred to as Bible John. Which of the following events led the media to pick up on his nickname? He sent a letter to the police filled with ramblings of scripture. The man who was originally suspected of the crimes was a priest, and after he was acquitted, the nickname stuck with the press. He left pages of the Bible near the victims. Jean Puttock (sister of victim three) remembered that he constantly quoted scripture.

7. Jemima MacDonald was discovered by the neighborhood kids in the morning. Jemima’s sister, Margaret, overheard them talking about a “lady outside” and asked them to show her where she was. When she arrived, she was shocked to realize that the “lady outside” was actually her sister Jemima. What was the date that Margaret will never forget - the day that she found her dead sister? October 14, 1969 August 17, 1968 October 14, 1968 August 17, 1969

8. Some serial killers take items of the victims’ which are sometimes referred to as “souvenirs”, because much like the souvenir that someone might get after going on a trip, these “souvenirs” allow the killer to relive the event. Bible John took something from all of the victims - what was it? Lock of hair Purse Wedding ring Shoe

9. Bible John was described by many different people who saw him leave with each of his victims. Which features described by the eyewitnesses portray him? 25-30 years old, about 6’ tall, reddish short hair. 20-25 years old, about 5’5’’ tall, brown shaggy hair. 35-40 years old, about 6’ tall, blond hair parted to the left. 30-35 years old, about 5’8’’ tall, slicked black hair.

10. Probably the strangest occurrence of the Bible John killings. Either this was planned by him, or he had a strange run of coincidences. All of the victims were left near their homes, all spent the night at the same ballroom, all had their handbags taken, all were strangled with their pantyhose, and all had one other thing in common. What was it? All their husband’s had military careers. All were mothers of three. All were menstruating. All were blondes.