John Arthur Ackroyd
John Arthur Ackroyd (died December 30, 2016) was an American murderer, rapist and possible serial killer. In 1992 he was sentenced to five life terms in prison for the abduction and murder of Kaye Turner.
John Arthur Ackroyd | |
|---|---|
| Died | December 30, 2016 |
| Occupation | Highway worker |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | 3+ |
Span of crimes | 1976–1992 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Oregon |
Attacks and murders
In 1977, Ackroyd raped Marlene Gabrielsen.[1] In 1978 he, along with Roger Dale Beck, abducted and murdered Kaye Turner. Roger Beck was also found guilty in the murder of Kaye Turner at a separate trial.[2] Ackroyd's step-daughter Rachanda Pickle went missing in 1990. Ackroyd was charged with Rachanda's murder in 2013, and pleaded no contest.[3]
Custody
Ackroyd was incarcerated in Oregon State Penitentiary. He died in prison in 2016.[4][5]
References
- "Ghosts of Highway 20: Marlene Gabrielsen". Oregon Live.
- "Ghosts of Highway 20:John Ackroyd". Oregon Live.
- "Rachanda Lea Pickle". The Charley project.
- "Infamous murderer dies in prison". The Madras Pioneer. 4 January 2017.
- Noelle Crombie (30 December 2016). "Inmate convicted in notorious Christmas jogger murder found dead in cell". Oregon Live.
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