John Arthur Ackroyd

John Arthur Ackroyd, was an American serial killer and rapist. In 1992 he was sentenced to five life terms in prison for the abduction and murder of Kaye Turner.

Attacks and murders

In 1977, Ackroyd raped Marlene Gabrielsen. 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. Ackroyd's step-daughter Rachanda Pickle went missing in 1990. Ackroyd was charged with Rachanda's murder in 2013, and pleaded no contest.

Custody

Ackroyd was incarcerated in Oregon State Penitentiary. He died in prison in 2016.