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Timeline: 2009-2010
September 17, 2009
Alleged break and enter, unlawful confinement and sexual assault. The victim's civil suit (PDF 453kb) alleges Williams broke into her home at 1:00 AM and sexually assaulted and photographed her for his own sexual gratification, until leaving sometime after 3:00AM.
September 30, 2009
Tweed – Alleged break, enter, unlawful confinement, and sexual assault. The victim has said she was tied up, her clothes were cut off, and she was beat, sexually assaulted and photographed for 2 1/2 hours.
Tweed – The same day, following the second sexual assault, Central Hastings Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issue a warning to the public to be vigilant and lock their doors (PDF 35kb)
October 29, 2009
Central Hastings OPP look at Larry Jones as a possible suspect in the two sexual assaults. They exercise search warrants on his home and bring him in for hours of questioning, fingerprinting, DNA sampling, and a polygraph exam. Weeks later he would be told he was no longer a suspect.
November 25, 2009
Marie France Comeau is found dead in her home. The last time she was seen alive was November 24th at noon hour. Northumberland County OPP classify the death as suspicious (PDF 39kb).
November 27, 2009
Brighton – Northumberland County OPP issue a press release (PDF 55kb) telling the public: 'there are presently no issues with regards to public safety.' They also say that following an autopsy, Comeau's death has been ruled a homicide.
December 2, 2009
Northumberland County OPP issue a press release (PDF 49kb) stating that they are canvassing door to door, and appeal to the public for any information related to Comeau's murder.
January 28, 2010
Brighton – Northumberland OPP issue a press release (PDF 64kb) renewing a call on the public for any information related to the Cpl. Comeau murder investigation.
Belleville – At 10:30 PM Jessica Lloyd sends a text to a friend. It is the last time she is ever heard from.
January 29, 2010
Belleville – At 3:00 AM under a full moon, two local men driving South on Highway 37 spot an SUV parked in a corn field not far from a home. The vehicle appears to be empty. It strikes them as very odd.
Belleville – That morning Lloyd doesn't show up for work. Concerned co-workers call her mother to make sure she's all right. Soon Lloyd's family is at her home where they find her keys, cell phone and purse. She is nowhere to be found. They call the Belleville Police who respond immediately and begin their search. Andy Lloyd and his friends conduct a quick search of the area around her home. They observe tire tracks in the snow and notify police.
January 30, 2010
Belleville – The search for Jessica ramps up; a large search party and Belleville Police officers conduct a ground search.
Belleville – Late in the day one of the local men who saw the SUV at 3:00 AM the day before sees the police vehicles at Lloyd's house and realizes his information may be valuable. He tells police what he saw.
January 31, 2010
Belleville – While a massive search involving dozens of citizens and police officers takes place, the other local man who saw the SUV in the field not far from Lloyd’s home goes to police. With the tip, police are able to connect a date, time and vehicle type to the location of the tire tracks found two days earlier.
February 1, 2010
Belleville – Police call off the ground search for Jessica saying that they will recommence the search if new information comes to light.
February 3, 2010
Belleville – Belleville Police issue a press release (PDF 61kb) stating they are now working with OPP "to determine any potential links to cases currently being investigated by the OPP." They also warn women living alone that there is a concern for their safety.
February 4, 2010
Belleville – OPP and Belleville Police set-up a road-side check. They are looking to match their tire track print with the tires of an SUV. Throughout the day and evening many drivers are stopped at the check point on Hwy #37. Amongst the many is Col. Russell Williams. The tires of his silver Nissan Pathfinder SUV are found to be a match. He is placed under surveillance from this time forward.
February 7, 2010
Ottawa – Williams is called in to talk to investigators. He participates in a 9-hour interrogation.
Tweed – Police locate the body of Jessica Lloyd. She is found in the woods off Cary Road, not far from Cosy Cove.
Belleville – OPP and Belleville Police investigators tell the Lloyd family Jessica's body has been found.
February 8, 2010
Belleville — Williams is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Marie France Comeau and Jessica Lloyd. He also faces two counts of forcible confinement and sexual assault in relation to the September attacks.
Tweed, Westboro – Williams and Harrimans’ Ottawa and Tweed homes will be searched by investigators over the coming days. Police allegedly recover boxes of stolen ladies’ underwear, lingerie, bathing suits, and robes.
February 10, 2010
Belleville – Ontario Provincial Police and Belleville Police issue a statement stating they will be working with other police jurisdictions to look for any other cases of interest. To date police forces across the country report no evidence of major crimes connected to allegations against Williams.
March 22, 2010
Quinte Correctional Centre – Williams and wife Mary Elizabeth Harriman make financial agreement to transfer property ownerships: the Tweed cottage to become solely owned by Williams and the Westboro home to become solely owned by Harriman. The conveyance would be frozen following a court challenge issued by a sexual assault victim's lawsuit. Harriman plans to defend the victim's suit against her, stating, 'The revelation of these charges has been devastating to me.' (PDF 2.2mb) Williams too intends to defend against the lawsuit.
April 29, 2010
Belleville – Williams is charged with 82 break, enter and theft – related offences. Police reportedly obtained a journal which was a record of all 82 alleged attempted break and enters, citing the addresses, time entered and time exited, and details such as whether the attempt was successful.
August 26, 2010
Belleville – Williams appears in court via video link and waives his right to a preliminary inquiry. He will next appear in Superior Court October 7th.
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When? I think you'd better look again, he has not, nor should he until convicted and sentenced. In Canada we have due process.
This is a horrific story. To think that people are willing to look over some people based on their titles is frightening. I hope that this will open people's eyes and reinforce the old saying, "Don't judge a book by it's cover."
why the hell is he still called COL.........
he lost his rank..
I have nothing but respect and empathy for, Mcpl. Plante... The courage and strength you have to carry on with your career is beyond my ability of comprehension. You are brave, and I could only hope to achieve your level of success in my career ahead of me.
Excellent presentation. Well done. Good research. I am sure they left out a lot more that will eventually seep out following the trial. Mr. Williams is holding the court hostage with his "intent" to plead guilty. This is just an example of this person's command of power and control. Frankly, I am shocked that he continues to be able to exert such command over these proceedings but then again, Mr. C. Olson does the same thing year after year to the families of his victims. Somethings need to be done about these problems.
Why is Col. Williams wife included in the impending law suit of over $2 million dollars?
She had nothing to do with his crimes.
What happened to the death penalty? I do believe it is time to bring it back with all the dna testing we have now. Why are we working for people like him?
If you don't want to wait til it's repeated on TV, you can watch it online: http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2010-2011/abovesuspicion/
"Defence lawyer Michael Edelson told the court ... his client intends to plead guilty on all 86 charges at the next court date. That court appearance, set for Oct. 18, will include the sentencing hearing."
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/10/07/col-williams-court.html#ixzz11i7lXclx
Thank you CBC for good investigative journalism.
They already ran it last week I believe. It was a good show. You should be able to access it online.
Toward the end was all about humanism where he says that they'll never forgive him. All because of silly code.
The world is pretty sad when dealing with criminals.
Guilty until proven innocent?????
He's pleading guilty to all charges...what more needs to be said?
Yes Bob, it WOULD be interesting to hear the police side of it.Does the media put their own spin on their reporting? Of course not!!! The story is more salacious and therefore more interesting ( in reporter's opinion) if they can toot their own horn and imply the police are less competent.Police aren't able to discuss their cases and share information with others (even colleagues) on a need to know basis.
The military has a long history of secrecy. It is a tight community who likes to keep things in the family. Unfortunately most of the secrets are dirty i.e rape, murder, abuse, etc.
What the real crime is every time CBC News posts a story about Colonel Williams it closes commentary, what is that about?
Canada needs to get it's priorities straight 26 billion for US fighter jets, to help America rule the world or 26 billion for MRI machines and jobs!
What about all the other places he has lived. Has anybody investigated into the time prior to the Tweed breakins?
I agree with you, the police did everything they could with the information they had. The differences was they were 2 separate jurisdictions. Just because they didn't know anything at that time doesn't mean they didn't look into it after she told the police. I agree give credit where credit is needed.
He is pleading guilty per his lawyers statement.
Does anybody no if they're gonna play this episode again on cbc????
Did I miss something? Innocent until proven guilty. I will wait for the verdict. It sure is a sensational story though.
Wow I served 20 years and the public's ignorance on how things are handle is amazing. They totally cooperated and open the doors fully, remember he wore the uniform amongst many others who are proud, examplary, dedicated men and women..He's not the uniform !! What if he work for another big company would you label the whole company as secretive...I'm a civilian now and work in the civilian world and guess what there's bad boys and secret there..and boys club etc...Don't paint us all with one brush use some common sense..
Would have been really interesting to hear this investigation from a police perspective. It would appear they were left out (perhaps because of pending court appeals etc) or perhaps it makes for better news if the media trys to make them look stupid. There is a famous saying - "The Police are the People and the People are the Police". Bringing someone to justice for heinous crimes like this is the responsibility of all members of society - not just the police, whose hands are already tied by legislation such as the Charter of Rights which is designed to protect the Criminal element more than the average citizen. Give them credit where it is due.
10 a.m.
When is this episode on?
I cant get the show to air online. I missed the 2nd half of it and it wont play. UGH
Trust. Good thought. Never trust 100%. Caution advises.
Good questions! Mental health involved? How do we as a society deal with such persons? Broken leg is easy and we all "get it". We do not seem to "get" mental issues.
Right on, Yvon!
Fear incapacitates one. Although one may be afraid at some level, one has to learn how to control that fear and face it. It gives you power. Caution, earned trust, and knowing how to negotiate can be helpful. Look at the USA where fear mongering is front and center. Look at our own government that uses fear to control. It creates a loss of power of self. Raven, fear can be useful if you can learn how to meet if face to face. Tough, I have had to do it. So can you.
Unfortunately, in too many communities, police services are under staffed, under funded and current technology not a priority. As citizens we too can be helpful to the police and need to support them in their endless task to keep the peace. There are bad apples in every barrel of live - teachers, politicians, business men and women, medicine...you name it. As a parent of a son who is in the air force I know of the betrayal felt.
I knew this man, worked in proximity to his office. He talked to me almost daily, came to my office, noticed when I was away from the office, took an interest. As much as I've had to come to terms with the fact that I might also have become one of his victims, your program still creeped me out, especially after watching the Belleville story & the woman who is so lucky to be alive. All of us who knew him are still having a hard time. I would prefer to remain anonymous, thank you, just in case HE tunes in.
Does anyone know what time Williams will be in court on october 7th?
I wonder if the police have ever heard of the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover". If they have, maybe they should start applying it when they are looking for potential suspects. As we have learned with Russell Williams, the suspect is not always the rebellion, or the drinker, or the thief. In some cases it is the person next door who is responsible for the crimes committed. Even in a small town. I think it's about time that every one realizes that.
This documentary sent chills down my spine. Suspect the unexpected
Agreeing with CC, I too just assumed that after the fiasco with the Bernardo (aka HOMOLKA, lest we forget!) matter, that the police forces were now sharing info. When you know better, you do better ... or so I thought.
Incredible job as usual. This is one of the best programmes on all TV. [The Fifth Estate] Thanks for an unbiased well researched article.
Absolutely! I'm a Canadian abroad and I would love to be able to see the fifth estate from here.
I completely agree with your comments concerning police working together and apparent lack of communication. Police should be given the tools AND training to effectively utilize all resources available to assist in solving crimes. Today, thanks to technology and computerization the world is a much smaller place.Police authorities from two neighbouring jurisdictions should atleast be aware of crimes occurring in the vacinity. What is being done to address this? Mme Cook eluded to this shortfall.Pretty bad when a civilian asks police if one crime could be related to another and police are not aware of such. My point is not to assign blame as I have great respect for law enforcement. My point is to ask OPP and local police forces to determine what processes and procedure need to be in place to ensure timely coordination and awareness of pertinent information so that the bad guys get caught faster and the public is warned along the way. You would think we would have learned this lesson from the Barnardo case. Now this?! Great coverage Fifth Estate.
My sister who lives in England tried to get into this report and apparently the website cannot be accessed outside of Canada.Why is this.The incident had been reported in England and she was very keen to see your report.Excellent reporting as always.
How can you blame the military, this man fooled everyone even his closest friend. He is a sick Man and they can come from all walks of life
This is great work by the Fifth Estate.
Looking forward to the new season.
You guys are the best !!
I love the Fifth Estate. I always try to watch it. I looked Russell Williams up online, and no stories about him match the indepth story done by The Fifth Estate. I will forever be a fan. Looking forward to many more of your stories.
Ship him to afghanistan and let the troups deal with him.
people MINE THERE OWN TWO CENTS POLICE ARE CORUPT WHENE SOMTHING APPENS PEOPLE LOOKE AWAY SILENCE IS GOLDEN CORUPTION AT ITS BEST
Excellent Documentary- I would like the story aired again. I live in the area. The story was close to home and heart, but could have happened anywhere. We are need to be aware. Kudoa to the Trucker who notices the vehicle in the field and for coming forward. Great Job Fifth Estate!
I do understand how the military hide things..I've seen it happen with my daughter over the years..cover up the bad bad boys, and put them somewhere for a week or whatever??? Send them home til next episode..go to rehab school??? They all know about it and talk their way out...It never ends and all I got to say is Im glad my daughter and grandchildren are in one piece!! Military police!!! ya right....Think maybe higher force should be checking out our military!
It is unfortunate that as a member of the Canadian Forces stationed in Europe, I am unable to view this program.
In my opinion, I think the police were lucky to find evidence. I feel that this situation may have lots of repercussions from the town's people, maybe even get to violent aggressions. Hopefully Not
This story scared me, to be honest
This is a chilling and eye opening story. It has really woken me to the fact that it doesn't matter where you live, there is danger everywhere and you can never be too careful.
To think that a member of our armed forces actually did such a thing is unfathomable. We are supposed to look to our forces for support as people who we can trust. Such an event shatters that faith and doesn't give the rest of them the best reputation.
This was a very well done documentary. Thank you fifth estate, for this. It has helped set the bar for what i want to achieve if i ever decide to go into journalism as a career.
Great job on this story. How about an in-depth follow-up delving into NPD ( Narcissistic Personaltiy Disorder )- and the other personality disorcers ? And their near-cousin - Psychopathy ? World-recognized expert on psychopaths lives right here in BC ( Dr. Robert Hare, retired UBC psychologist ). Such a program would help all of us understand the work being done to understand how people like this function, how they are different from the rest of us and why the likes of Russ Williams & Paul Bernardo can "hide" so easily - right in front of us ( and the police ).
It is very disturbing that anyone would commit these crimes, let alone a member of the military. However, it is even more disturbing that he was "above suspicion" due to his profession. It goes to show that you can never be too trusting of any type of person in power.
Thank you for this amazing story, it just goes to show that you never know who could be commiting crimes.
i think that this is just beyond words i dont see how someone could ever commit a crime like this
Bernardo was a clean cut young guy that was identified to police, dismissed. Picton a millionaire, also dismissed as suspect. Police didn't feel the need to talk to Williams because of who he was. When will police stop looking for obvious "badguys"? 500 missiing first nations women across Canada, maybe its more than one married professional/above reproach citizen?
Just like Paul Barnardo this guy Russell Williams had good looks, well groomed clean cut. So NO ONE would ever even think that he could do anything bad ? right ? when will people stop judging others by the way they look ?
I wanted to say thank you for the story.
It was extremely helpful in understanding the whole story.
Well done.
Oh my God.... I just watched this online. It was very disturbing. To the victims and their families I send my sincere condolences. I am a military wife (ret'd) and I was always so cautious about who my daughter was a sitter for in our military neighbourhoods as well as civilian. We have to know that nobody, absolutely nobody, is beyond reproach. I am going to make sure that my daughter views this episode because she (as well as her peers) needs to know that "yes, it can happen to you!!" God bless the families.
All of the victims and their families, friends and neighbours deserve and need our support and sympathy! Our prayers go with you!!!!!
Bravo, Fifth estate, Well done. Such professionalism.
Yet another event highlighting the need for co-operation between policing authorities, when will they get it???
Great show ...but some unanswered questions about his family background,mother father,siblings.Russell Williams has been doing this sort of stuff for a long ,long,time . This could be a big can of worms for investigators with hundreds of victims. They should start at the very beginning of his career in the Military and before that if possible .
In this Millennium , the lack of communication between agengies is unacceptable . This reminds me the Bernardo case . They had the same problems of not communicating between different police agencies . We have VICLAS -Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System in place for years now and this tool should have be utilized by investigators and possibly a link could have been discovered .
Sharon from Saint John , NB
Well done!
But, please tell me how friends (Canadians) living in US, and in Europe can view this documentary?
The thing that Was the scariest for anyone in the area was probably the close to home feeling. My house is a stones throw away from the base. And that being the First of two murders that year... It makes me sad to see what this world is coming to... :(
Was on Sunday night and I believe it's on again Tuesday at 10pm
Don't feel too bad Manny. The reverse is true for us-and think how many shows we can't view because they come from the States!
Who do we trust anymore?
Well done. To think, we teach our children that there are no such things as monsters!!!
Living almost next door to CFB Trenton I know many people who met Russ Williams and, like the your program so effectively emphasized, thought he was "above suspicion". This was a man who we all thought was there to protect us. From the expressions of grief shown by his best friend to the horror expressed by his victims, your program effectively portrayed his ultimate betrayal. Thank you for your excellent and well researched program. Sadly, it brings home the fact that we don't know who we can trust - ever.
Logged on on Monday, Sep 27, 2010 and was unable to watch the episode on line and I live in Canada.
Watched the entire program tonite. Shocking. Disgusting. Cried my eyes out.
This documentary was excellent. Did a good job of giving facts about this horrible case. I do feel sorry for the Col's wife as well as the victims. She has been a victim also. He does fit the usual profile of a serial killer. My heart goes out to the victims family and friends.
Excellent report. But one question remains. What happened to him at Camp Mirage in 2006?
From December 2005 to June 2006 Williams was the commanding officer at Camp Mirage, the Canadian Forces forward logistics base near Dubai.
Then in July 2006 they gave him a desk job in purchasing: the Directorate of Air Requirements, where he served as project director for the Airlift Capability Projects Strategic (CC177 Globemaster III) and Tactical (CC130J Hercules J), and Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue.
And he started doing panty raids in 2006.
The CBC report shows his obsessive-compulsive pattern. When stress in his life increased, he did more raids.
Did he apart in Dubai in 2006, come back a failure, and relieve his stress by going on panty raids? Did someone in the Canadian Forces keep quiet?
This fellow had been on the command track. Back in August 2003 they had given him a year at RMC to get his master's of defence studies. But he never got closer to combat than Dubai. Why?
Back in February I heard a CBC radio program when a doctor in charge of a field hospital in Kandahar say OCD people are attracted to the military, but they make poor soldiers in theatre: war is uncontrollable. They tend to fall apart when they can't keep control.
Keep digging, CBC.
Centre Hastings OPP should be held accountable for not interviewing Williams after the initial assaults in Tweed. Not speaking to him due to his position, if Larry Jones' is correct in his statement, is totally unacceptable. The lives lost could have been saved if they had conducted a proper investigation. I don't understand why a review is not underway and why the OPP are not being held accountable for this.
I feel sorry for Mr. Jones and hope the community reaches out to heal the rift that developed between it and he. He was a victim too. The victims are so numerous, it is difficult to count them...the woman whose privacy and persons were assaulted, their families, the Colonel's wife, friends, the military and the tax payers who put trust in officers of such high estate. All Canadians have lost trust. We are all paying for the twist in this man's mind and personality.
Perhaps a followup report on why, after the Bernardo case and the Campbell Commission inquiry and findings, our police forces still don't seem to share/link information between each other.
our daughter is stationed at CFB trenton since last year and worked under Williams, seeing your program tonight reminds me of how fortunate that nothing happened to her. I cant imagine the pain Willams has caused so many victims not to mention the stain it puts on the military, My daughter is proud to serve at CFB trenton but now this awful crime will always be a part of that.
Great job as always on this episode!
I wish warnings had been broadcast, telling the women living alone to run home to parents or a friend till a predator is caught. People seem to enjoy the solitude of a loney path or woods to jog, walk the dog etc., being retired and watching more TV I see many are being attacked, not enough is being put out there to protect our children and adults people need to be smart, make it impossible to be an easy target. The old "it will not happen to me" is false. Fifth Estate is a great show.Thanks for all you do.
I lived/worked in Belleville/Trenton for 17 years
Family in Tweed as well
I know the Geography well
Was totally shocked that I knew the people that were involed and interviewed on the Program
Still trying to shake off the impact of the program
a bit too sureal
Great job in filling in the blanks for me - As I have beem following this story from the beginning
Awsome Job.......
As a former member of the Armed Forces, I consider that Colonel Williams also betrayed his oath as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Protect Canada and the citizens of Canada, serve Canada before yourself.
He betrayed us all on so many level.
Bravo! to The Fifth estate for an excellent program.
Please repeat on a Sunday the program recently aired. (Sept. 24th ???)
When will this program be repeated?
Thank you BJ...I chech every day to see if I can view it. I can view the shorter videos, like the promo & stuff but not the 45 minute show. Would really appreciate being able to view it!!!!
Just watched this documentary… Disgusting!
Col Williams is still subject to the code of service discipline (Military Law). If/when found guilty of raping and killing a subordinate the only question remaining should be hanging or firing squad… The death penalty is still on the books for service members. Volunteers for the detail should not be hard to find. Too bad some of the command figures interviewed seemed sympathetic to Williams versus his victims. DND has an obligation to set and example for this unprecedented breech of trust this man should be put down and the tools are avaiable...
It looks like by 2007, there was already a established pattern of behavior - one doesn't go from 0 to break ins every few days over night. It generally takes a long time as he escalated in frequency and violence. It might have ended near Trenton, but you can bet it began a long while back.
Great program.
I think the problem with making the program available online outside Canada is that the CBC sells its programming to other networks and cable providers abroad so it has to agree not to cut into their viewership. Unfortunate but that's business.
I am upset to hear that you were not able to view this broadcast.
Please feel rest assured that there were "No stones left unturned".
Your Beautiful Angel, Jess, was and will always be a "Hero" to many.
And the insane, out of control maniac will pay the ultimate price for his crimes.
With much heartfelt compassion,
Sincerely,
Laurie
I would really like to see this program again as I missd it also...Hope it is rebroadcast
How sad is that?
Would be very interested to know more about wife who is a professional charity organizer/board member. Is it true she got Russ to sign papers to give her full ownership of their house? This is cool thinking to put money in the forefront under horrific circumstances. Would also like to hear from the 1st girlfriend that shook him up. She knows a lot as well. Thanks for your investigative reporting. Excellent.
I wonder why we can not watch online. I am in Minnesota and I like the Fifth state. I am hooked to it since 2007 when I first visited Otoowa. Viewership should be expanded to outside Canada.
I agree with you. I hope with much pressure, we can convince CBC to make the fifth estate available online once again. I love this informative program and have been a faithful viewer for years.
Watching the fifth estate online was one of the highlights of my week. I agree with one of the posters who stated that it can;t be viewed outside of Canada. PLEASE CBC make this program available to viewers anywhere in the world. Your reporters are completely professional and I can not understand why I can't view your excellent program online anymore. PLEASE REPLY!
Show was great. Will it be rebroadcast because my dad missed it and was asking me about it today.
yuk!
First Class journalisim. Setting the standard; bravo fifth!
I would love to see the documentary on Williams however why is that I can not view it outside of Canada
I agree. Thought I'd be able to watch it online. I'm Jessica's cousin & I live in Florida.
u sould talk to Dr.Sokolowski on the case he got.there is something are very very wrong down here in newbrunswick ,there a lot that dont make any sence.nobody can answer my question
As always, the outstanding journalists of all of CBC & The Fifth Estate have covered this shocking story with exceptional professionalism & detail. We should all learn from this story that never take anything or anyone at face value. Always be on guard & never be too trusting. This is a truly chilling story.
Oh my goodness ... Are their words for this kind of betrayal? TY 5Th Estate for your reporting.
This episode took my breath away...it was heartwrenching. We had no idea that so many families were affected by this man. No mention was made of the boy that mysteriously died at the RMC a few years ago though(when Russell Williams was there). We really hope all of the families are able to find some sense of peace. Bob did another outstanding job here.
What an excellent documentary! It's unfortunate that the police were focused on Mr. Jones, the neighbour, rather than the 'alleged' rapist. Perhaps the murders might have been prevented.
Congratulations, Bob McKeown...a job well done!
how did this monster slip through the cracks.
the military is like the police, they protect each other.
they said there were no warning signs but there probibly were they just chose to ignore them,
and what about his wife....she had no clue , i dont beleive that for one second.
she must have had some idea he was a sexual preditor..come on canadian military wake up and smell the coffee.
Excellent reporting. I would love to hear from a profiler to explain why Russ Williams was able to hide his other personality in plain sight. Were there clues? Thanks to Bob McKeoun.
Living in Trenton..I always thought of this little town as safe, not sayin it isnt now but with this kind of stuff happening just makes you think twice on who to trust.
I am beyond interested to finally watch this later on, and I think it will answer alot of unknown questions people in this town may have.
good job Bob Mckeoun on covering this story!!!
There are still some unanswered questions, the biggest one being WHY? What motivated him?
When did this deviant behaviour start? Are there unsolved B&E's in other Canadian and Afghan communities? Has his behaviour been investigated while overseas?
Why did this deviant behaviour start?
What did the wife know or suspect? Was the marriage one of convenience? Is she as bent as he?
Your documentary was excellent as far as it went. It was good to see more explanations than those on the newscast at the time of the event. It is refreshing to see factual investigative reporting....not entertainment and sensationalism or "FLUFF".
Hi, Everyone is stunned, the military brass in the first place. How was it possible they wonder etc. And what about my story relating to Canadian doctors roaming rural New Brunswick where meticulously planned and efficiently executed assassinations of innocent patients, Canadian Citizens since countless generation took place and is still in place, aimed to frame an immigrant doctor? Who is going to tell me that it would be impossible to have Canadian trained doctors operating as assassins? If Russell Williams a sociopath could have climbed so high so what about the doctors in rural New Brunswick who are seeing one hundred patients a day, priniting money insanely and assassinating innocent patients for many different reasons.
Wlodzimierz Sokolowski MD, Miraamichi NB, E1N 2R8
Well done.
As I first read about Russ Williams personal/family background there were huge red flags for me when I learned that he had changed his name, not once, but twice. He had an ambivalent, turbulent and distant relationship with his "first" family. It would appear that he had significant identity confusion and I suspect resentment/anger with his parents/mother for shattering his world with divorce and a sense of personal betrayal.
Did the military interview William's family members before advancing his career? I have a relative in the US who worked on very high pressure, top secret missions for the Govt. and military. Years ago, his family members were all interviewed in an effort to assess for "cracks in the armour". I suspect the intense pressure and demands of Russ's job in Trenton escalated his need to de-stress in the dysfunctional ways that he had developed & nurtured over the years, within his secretive, second identity.
Thank you to those on the program who had the courage to share their difficult and tragic accounts of how Russ Williams has changed their lives forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and innocent bystanders who have been caught in the crossfire of William’s internal conflict, that eventually exploded in the world outside.
Excellent work Bob on this shocking story.
I would love to see the documentary on Williams however why is that I can not view it outside of Canada. I enjoy watching Fifth Estate while I was living in Canada however it is impossible now that I am in the US. I was really looking forward to watch Fifth Estate online since I do not have cable.
Only the CBC does this kind of first class storytelling. Bob McKeown is a master. We're lucky to have him telling our stories
One less sociopath walking amongst us is just fine with me. His "best friend" thought he knew him? That's what we all say - anyone who has had the priviledge of having a sociopath in their life. The bad news is he will never trust easily again - the good news is he will never trust easily again.
I love the fifth estate! I love true stories & what we see & hear are true. Bob McKeown is doing a great job.
Williams can rot in jail
Excellent Documentary on Russ Williams tonight on Fifth Estate. Jess, Marie, and the other women will always be hero's in my eyes. Gone but definetely never forgotten...RIP Jessica & Marie.
This is for sure one you don't want to miss! I'm in bellville right now at college studying Journalisim and this will help me greatly
The Fifth estate is an excellent program. I can't wait to see the program tonight. Also Bob Mckeoun,you are the best
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I love the fifth estate! Can't wait to see this!