John Childs (murderer)
John Childs, also known as Bruce Childs, is a British hitman and serial killer from East London who was convicted in 1979 for a series of apparent contract killings, though none of the bodies have been found. He implicated Terry Pinfold and Harry MacKenney in the murders, but they were released in 2003 after the judge ruled that Childs is a "pathological liar". Childs is serving a whole life tariff. He is known as the most prolific hitman in the UK.
John Childs | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Bruce Childs |
| Spouse | Tina (?–1982) |
| Children | 2 |
| Motive | Contract killing |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
| Penalty | Whole life tariff |
| Details | |
| Victims | 6 |
Span of crimes | 1974–1978 |
| Country | England |
Date apprehended | 1979 |
| Notes | |
Terry Pinfold and Harry MacKenney were implicated in the murders by Childs, but released on appeal in 2003 | |
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