John List: The Shocking Secret His Family Never Knew
Now 64, list is back, and standing trial in nearby elizabeth, n. j. , having admitted killing his family in 1971. He could face multiple life sentences if convicted in the case, which is. Devoted husband, loving father, and successful businessman or so his neighbors thought. Delve into the shocking story and find out what drove john list to murder his family. On , a letter addressed to the familys pastor stunned the community.
In 1971, john list, a seemingly devoted husband and father, meticulously executed his entire family in their westfield, new jersey, home before disappearing into thin. John list murdered his mother, wife and three children in their home in westfield, new jersey in 1971. Changing his name to robert clark he disappeared until arrested in june. On , new jersey accountant john list murdered his wife, mother, and three children then started a new life and evaded capture for 18 years. On the fateful morning of , john lists religious fanaticism and dire financial straits reached a tipping point. He decided to go through with the plan to kill his. In 1971, john list killed his family and then disappeared. Why had he done it? This is the terrifying true story of the list family murders.