Due to the graphic nature of these killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised this episode includes discussions of assault, rape, torture and murder that some people may find offensive. CANADIAN couple Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo became known as the Ken and Barbie killers during their murder spree throughout the 1990s. So in January of 1991, just weeks after Tammy's death, Paul recorded two videos of Karla dressed in her sister's clothing, sprawled on Tammy's bed. The Ken and Barbie Killers stunned the nation and the world with their brutal murders. When she was 17, this passion for animals led her to a pet convention where she met Paul Bernardo, then 23. "It was a very emotional moment," said Kristen's mother, Donna, describing how she felt when she watched the . by another judge only months later, prompting criticism from the Mahaffy and French families. Contents. However, the Crown said it was obliged to stand by its agreement. That said, it's clear that Karla made no efforts to stop Paul from killing their victims. He raped the fifteen year old for hours and forced her to drink alcohol during the ordeal. Butts, Edward. Tammy's death wasn't the end of Karla and Paul's deviant games, it would merely be the beginning of sickening new chapter. Karla served her time and was released in 2005. It's unclear whether Karla genuinely wanted to watch Paul raped virginal teens, but it seems she was committed to satisfying his sexual perversions no matter the cost, instead of interpreting his disturbing violent behavior as a red flag. In 1995, Bernardo was convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering two girls 15-year-old Kristin French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in Canada between 1990 and 1992. If she left again, he would tell her parents the truth about what happened to Tammy. Karla pursued a job at a veterinary clinic. On 6 January 1993, Karla Homolka was admitted to St. Catharines General Hospital after Bernardo beat her viciously with a flashlight. the investigation of the Mahaffy murder, Paul and Karla Bernardo were honeymooning in Hawaii. You can find episodes of serial killers and all other cast originals for free on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to stream serial killers for free on Spotify. Karla tried to pass her injuries off as the result of a car accident, but no one bought the flimsy story. The Toronto Sun said Thursday the 30-year-old woman is from London, Ont., and that Bernardo "has charmed and . He'd enjoyed a career as the Scarborough rapist without detection. Unsurprisingly, he immediately foisted the blame onto his wife. acquitted of those charges in 2000. Crime Drama Thriller Based on real events, Paul Bernardo and his wife, Karla Homolka, kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls. When Paul spotted her, he decided she was perfect, playing up his charms and good looks, he lured the teenage girl to his car, offering her a cigarette. At any rate, no one suspected foul play. They were not turned over to police until 22 September 1994. The plea deal was dubbed "the deal with the devil.". She kept to herself, waiting patiently upstairs while he spent the rest of the day torturing Leslie. Most of the attacks happened outdoors, but in at least one instance the perpetrator broke into his victims home. The documentary about Bernardo and Homolka Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes can be found on CTV, Discovery+, AppleTV and more. The crimes of serial rapist and murderer Paul Bernardo and his wife Karla Homolka particularly the 1990s sex slayings of teenagers Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French were among the most horrifying and controversial in Canadian history. It was as if Paul were > studying it, trying to figure out just what it was. They went on to have three children a girl and two boys. Paul was still angry with Karla. Sign up for our newsletter and get a curated list of the top She came close enough to chat with the 26 year old, and when she was within striking distance, he pulled out a knife. She was terrified but ashamed of people knowing the truth about what she'd done. Years earlier, he'd been interviewed by police about the rapes, but easily charmed his way through the questions. Leslie Mahaffy was kidnapped, raped and killed by the couple on June 14, 1991, just two weeks before Bernardo and Homolka were married in a lavish ceremony. This article contains content that may be upsetting to some of our readers. It's difficult to say. Homolka's family apparently loved Bernardo in the beginning. After the scene in the recreation room, Bernardo and Karla Homolka are shown in the upstairs bedroom once used by Tammy. fun." Those scenes were recorded by Paul Bernardo, Homolka's future husband, on the evening of Dec. 23, 1990, at the Homolka family home in St. Catharines, Ont. In 2006, Bernardos lawyer said his client had confessed in 2005 to 10 additional sexual assaults. By Peter Edwards Staff Reporter Thu., July 3, 2014 timer 5 . She let loose a horrible gurgling noise. The good looking Canadian couple met in 1987 when Paul Bernardo was 23 years old and Karla Homolka was 17 years old. The couple moved Tammy into Karla's bedroom, then phoned nine one one. He forced Kristen toward the car and ordered her to get in. Karla Homolka is a Canadian serial killer. They cleaned up the crime scene, hid the videocassette and called the 911 emergency number. Unable to fully process the horrific experience, Leslie's body likely shut down some cognitive functions, resulting in her trancelike days. Homolka participated in and videotaped the sexual assault of her sister. By 23 December 1990, Bernardo, 26, was engaged to Karla Homolka, 20, and was living at her familys home in St. Catharines, Ontario. He was frustrated and suddenly didn't want to record what was happening. Paul and Karla made a frantic attempt to clear Tammy's airways, but it was no use. It's clear that this sadistic pleasure was a strong driving factor in Paul's life. Narcity Media Inc. Helena Hanson is a Senior Editor for Narcity Canada's Trending Desk focused on major news. Bernardo is charged with first-degree murder in. were exhumed, and medical examiners found bruises on the back that had similarities to the blunt-force injuries on Kristen Frenchs body. Based on real events, Paul Bernardo and his wife, Karla Homolka, kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls. Karla and Paul, infamously dubbed the 'Ken and Barbie killers,' recorded their crimes, making them two of the most sadistic killers in Canada's history. The media accused the prosecution of making a deal with the devil" in giving Homolka only a 12-year sentence for her role in the crimes. 124 reviews. The couple stopped at a hardware store to pick up some concrete mix. Then he tied an electrical cord around her neck and choked her, nearly killing her. With Paul unmasked as a serial rapist and killer, the public demanded justice. The attorney general forOntariowould not agree to immunity, but was willing to consider a reduced sentence. Doctors concluded that Tammy had choked to death on vomit after overindulging in alcohol. She was sentenced to two 12-year prison terms to be served concurrently. It causes people to take pleasure in their aggression and sadism toward others. By 1989, the couple were engaged. It wasn't enough, and Paul's violent urges wouldn't be denied much longer. Paul felt cocky and was ready for his next attack. Now she passed out on a blanket between Paul and Karla. A search of their house turned up a list of the Scarborough rapes, books of a deviant sexual nature, a hunting knife, handcuffs Back at their house, Paul subjected Kristen to the same treatment he'd shown Leslie. The commotion woke Karla's family, who watched in horror as Tammy was carried out on a stretcher when her parents asked what had happened. She blamed Bernardo for her sisters death. The couple were married by 1991, but in the years leading up to their wedding they were responsible for the death of 15-year-old Tammy Homolka and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy. Yes, Karla's sister's virginity and her rape was her present to Paul. Paul was proud of this murder and wanted Kristen's body found. According to researchers Philip Tetlock, Ori Cristel, Beth Ellson and Melanie Green, one of the three ways people practice moral cleansing is through acts of physical cleaning, like bathing or washing hands. This article contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences. Bernardo had similar feelings for Homolka's family too. Karlas immediate rush to clean up seems like an obvious attempt at destroying evidence, but it was likely also associated with Karla's need to absolve herself of the guilt she was feeling for killing her sister. We'll be back soon with a new episode for more information on Paul and Karla. We are. Stay with us. And in January of 1991, when he suggested they move in together, she didn't hesitate. So while it's true they acted together, it's possible Karla felt trapped in her abusive marriage and that she feared Paul would kill her if she didn't follow his orders. When he arrived home, Paul forced Leslie inside. Police subjected Homolka to four days of interrogation. Billed as the crime of the century in Canada, this case has . So one night she worked up the strength to call her father, Carl. Her case was not reopened by the courts, even when the video evidence of her involvement in the crimes later surfaced. Paul watched the halo effect soften his questioners. "He had no knowledge of it being there. The partners in crime committed their first horrific act after having been together for four years. Hi, it's Greg, if you're looking to add some more fun to your feed, subscribe to Podcast Network's new show, Incredible Feats. The second, 27-minute segment -- played to the public because it did not feature Kristen or Leslie -- showed Bernardo and Karla Homolka engaged in sex. He didn't know why she was being so difficult. According to Psychology Today , the pair found that they shared a lust for the sadistic and the deviant. It was hard to decide which was worse when he ignored her with cold indifference or when he berated her for the slightest infraction. Today, we'll take a look at the couple's escalating crimes as they go from accidental murderers to cold blooded killers. Perhaps the most famous example of moral cleansing is when Shakespeare's murderous Lady Macbeth can't shake the feeling of blood on her hands. "We raped a little girl," she said. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Burlington, Ontario and a Grade 9 student at M.M. "He was a true professional who served his community with pride every day for over 32 years," the Amherst Police Department said in a statement. If that was her intention, it paid off. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. Police put Bernardo under surveillance and tapped his telephone. Just open the app and type serial killers in the search bar will see you next time. But in reality, things were worse than ever. The videotapes showing the rape and murder of their victims were ordered destroyed by an Ontario court. Tammy became sick while sedated and died. The families of the victims walked from the courtroom when the videos began. The following day Leslie Mahaffy was murdered by the couple. "I loved it when you . and a videotape of Homolka and Bernardo engaged in sexual activity with two unidentified young women. Their crimes and trials feature in the [] He is eligible for parole in 2020. Paul and Karla breathed a sigh of relief when the investigation came to a close. on the afternoon of the 16th. Eventually, she took this sleeping in the guest bedroom, but it still wasn't enough space for Karla. This article contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences. This is Serial Killers, a podcast original. Almost a year later, in April 1992, Niagara Regional Police sought help from the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The two connected immediately and shared their passion for sadomasochistic sexual acts, with Homolka willingly acting submissive to Bernardo. A four-part series chronicling the trial of the two premiered via Discovery+ on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Backed into a corner, Karla felt forced to stay. She described how Bernardo had kidnapped Mahaffy from the yard of the girl's home, and how she and Bernardo had lured French to their car in the parking She rushed to the laundry and hid the halothane anesthetic in a cupboard, then stuffed the incriminating linens into the washing machine. The beatings were more brutal following her return, and it was only a matter of time before things erupted. Murray was Karla countered with the claim that Bernardo strangled her to death. She lied to her parents, telling them that she and Paul resolved their issues. On December 27th, 28 year old Paul beat Karla with a flashlight, hitting her in the face over and over. Sure, he'd fooled them again. . According to Karla, this repeated psychological torment changed her, where once she felt willing to give Paul everything he wanted, now she felt a growing resentment toward him. Karla had immunity and was untouchable with no deal to protect him. Paul wanted to take what he desired by force on June 7th, hoping to satisfy her husband's appetite for a young, virginal teens, Karla invited a friend over to spend time with them. But living under the same roof would change everything. she had been raped. She headed home, embarrassed with no one knocking on his door. Homolka was released in 2005 with many conditions. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, and declared adangerous offender, makingparolehighly In the early 1990s, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo committed multiple crimes against teen girls in Ontario, Canada. When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. Karla's younger sister Tammy lay between them unconscious. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. Happy Mardi Gras from Museum Of Death New Orleans- We are now open 7 days a week! Rapist" were teenage girls and young women. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka were apprehended by the police on the 17th of February, 1993. Knowing Paul's volatile nature, Karla might have worried her husband would try to pin the murders on her unless she beat him to it. It might have come as a shock. He wasted no time exerting his authority. Frenchs parents had reported her missing on 16 April. The two fell for each other and were engaged two years later. The attacks were accompanied by beatings, intense verbal abuse, and dire threats to discourage Dos semanas despus del funeral de Tammy, los depredadores secuestraron a otra. Paul confided in her about his sick fantasies to do heinous things to Tammy (Karla's 15-year old sister, who would've been even younger at the time). Homolka then lived on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe under the name Leanne Bordelais along with her new husband, Thierry (brother of her prison lawyer Sylvie Bordelais), and her then three children. By the summer of 1991, 26 year old Paul Bernardo was coiled and ready to strike. According to Dr. Eve Gallagher, Dr. Kenneth Levy and Frank Yeomen's, malignant narcissism is the most severe form of narcissistic personality disorders. Griswold, William. During this article on My Crime Library we will take a closer look at Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Schoolgirl sex killer Paul Bernardo is serving an indeterminate prison sentence, but his bride-to-be reportedly thinks he is innocent. Laurence B. He thought he could outsmart everyone with his good looks and charming personality. In a graphic and disturbing video shown to the public and court officials, Karla Homolka, dressed as her dead sister, Tammy Homolka, serves Paul Bernardo sexually and promises to help him find more "virgins.". On the outside, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo appeared to be a perfect couplebut they held a dark secret: Pauls sadistic aggressions were seemingly unstoppable, spurred on by Karlas compliance. Today, she lives in Guadelope under the name Leanne Bordelais. And he had one particularly Twisted Fantasy in mind. She wrote letters to Paul telling him, quote, I want our love back. their rape and murder of Karla's little sister, Tammy Lyn Homolka. Her results showed that across all conditions, married couples were judged more positively than all of the types of single people. ". It was only after Homolka's plea bargain negotiations that the role of the couple in the death of Karla's sister Tammy Homolka came out. Paul Bernardo, a 'no-contact offender'. The third videotaped segment, 35 minutes long, shows Ms. Homolka and Bernardo in the Homolka family home in St. Catharines. The relationship between the two rapidly advanced. As they spoke, a call came through from the hospital. After answering questions for an hour, Paul saw the detectives out with a smile. house in Port Dalhousie. Drugs in her system were overlooked and the case was classified as an accidental death. The tapes also reveal new information on the mysterious death of Karla's 15-year-old sister, Tammy. In April of 1992, 27 year old Paul Bernardo and his wife, 21 year old Karla Homolka, abducted, raped and murdered 15 year old Kristen French. And Alan Caren's extremely helpful to our research. Those conditions were overturned He was also designated a dangerous offender, meaning he's unlikely to ever be released. But there was little else for them to go on. New York: The Metropolitan . TORONTO (CP) - Infamous videotapes depicting sex killer Paul Bernardo's vicious rape and torture of schoolgirls Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy have been incinerated. ", "Love in the family," Bernardo said. "The Scarborough Rapist" and "The Schoolgirl Killer") and Karla Leanne Homolka (a.k.a. Bernardo. In exchange, Homolka would testify against Bernardo. They accepted Bernardos explanation that it was a carpet burn Tammy had sustained when he dragged her to the bedroom. "Guercino." . Homolka claimed Bernardo had boasted to her of raping "I let you do that because I love you. Last time we explored Paul and Karlas childhoods, their dark sexual compatibility and their passionate but abusive relationship that led to the unplanned death of Karlas own sister. Leslie was a girl with a troubled home life and a habit of sneaking out. Although videos had been captured during the couple's attacks on the young women, they were not initially known to the court and Homolka was able to make a deal with prosecutors before they came to light. You might be glad you've never lived these stories, but you'll love hearing them subscribe to incredible feats free on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's difficult to imagine what might have gone through Karla's mind when she heard Paul's shocking news, but it seems she was content to leave him to it. floating in the water. He loved the control, but he also wanted validation and worship from his victim. Bernardo and Homolka dressed Tammy and carried her to a bedroom. Still, when Paul asked her about herself, Leslie spoke with clarity. The first segment of the video, labeled "Karla, Tammy and Me" by Bernardo, was not shown to the public or the media. Her parents had reported her missing on 15 June. So in the afternoon of April 19th, Paul raped an electrical cord around Kristen's neck and strangled her to death. The couple explained they were watching a movie and drinking when Tammy just stopped breathing. Unaware of the tapes, prosecutors strike a controversial deal with Karla. When they returned, they found Leslie McCarthy's severed torso floating in the middle of the lake, though they wouldn't confirm the body was Leslie until later. Soon after, Bernardo was identified forensically as the Scarborough Rapist. For five days last week in a crowded downtown Toronto courtroom, as she testified at the first-degree murder trial of her ex-husband Paul Bernardo, 25-year-old Karla Homolka rarely raised her . News of the gruesome discovery made a splash around Ontario, but the discovery of their victim did nothing to derail Paul and Karla's nuptials. Niagara Regional Police, working with the Halton Regional Unfortunately, Karla had no idea what she was doing when she mixed her sister's drink. Four days later, Paul was arrested. On 17 February, Bernardo was arrested for the murders of Mahaffy and French, and She loved animals and worked at a vet's office. This episode of Serial Killers was written by Lauren Dalil with writing assistants by Abigail Canon and stars Greg Poulsen and Vanessa Richardson. Homolka appeared as Bernardos consenting accomplice, not at all as a frightened, forced participant. He then forced her to put on a blindfold and sped off into the dark before anyone saw them. The Bernardo-Homolka crimes apart from their impact on the victims and their families had a wide-ranging impact long after the trials concluded. Or the ultra marathoner whose rare genetic condition lets him run for days without stopping. Pre-trial Homolka sold herself as Paul Bernardo's victim, probably an easy sell considering the two preyed on her sister. at least 30 women. Early in the morning of 24 December, Tammy, still unconscious, vomited and stopped breathing. Homolka never returned to the couple's It was there that she finally came clean about the death of her sister Tammy, and the role she played. Now back to the story. When the couple looked closer and saw that there were body parts in the cement, they raised the alarm. Homolka was jailed along with her then husband Paul Bernardo over the slayings . The burn had actually Please note, Vanessa is not a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, but she has done a lot of research for this show. Karla told Bernardo the girl was a "surprise wedding gift" and they both raped the. But unlike Leslie, Kristen wasn't made to wear a blindfold, so it seems unlikely that they ever really intended to let her leave. They both clicked instantly, sharing pathological desires in their sex life, binding them closer. She was choking, panicked. When the girl was dead. 1 of 17. Karla Homolka encountered a distressing problem shortly after she helped torture and kill Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy at the home she shared with Paul Bernardo in Port Dalhousie, Ont.. In, Butts, Edward. So they had no choice. Paul Kenneth Bernardo a Canadian serial killer and rapist known as the Schoolgirl Killer, the Scarborough rapist and Paul Jason Teale. Some psychologists refer to this as moral cleansing. Away from the Homolka family home, he would have far more power over his young bride. "As you know, he's reviled not by just people out of jail but by people in jail.". He allegedly had a "homemade shank composed of a screw and a pen for a handle," per CBC News. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2014. Just open the app and type serial killers in the search bar. And Paul was twenty-three. Copyright 2022 Crime Museum, LLC - All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy |. Jury selection for the Bernardo trial began on 1 May 1995. On the second occasion, on December 23, Tammy choked on her own vomit and died. Her body was full of sedatives, anesthetic and alcohol, causing her to choke on her own vomit when CPR didn't revive her. We advise extreme caution for children under 13. He instructed his fiancee to prepare drinks for them to enjoy over a friendly chat. On 21 July, a re-enactment of Frenchs abduction was shown on TV. The crimes of Paul Bernardo and his wife Karla Homolka were among the most horrifying and controversial in Canadian history. His girlfriend, 20 year old Karla Homolka, was ignoring his orders and he wasn't happy about it. Police created a computer composite portrait that was given wide circulation, including publication in newspapers. We've got all that and more coming up. Investigation Discovery's 'Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes' is a four-part docuseries that brings to the viewers the shocking story behind a string of deaths in Canada in the 1990s. Karla and Paul seemed like the picture-perfect newlyweds, but were really a pair of vicious killers who abducted, sexually tortured and murdered innocent schoolgirls, videotaping their evil acts in suburban Niagara Falls. Prior to this, he was held in Kingston Penitentiary until 2013. The revelation last week that Karla Homolka, Canada's most-infamous female murderer, is living a soccer-mom's existence in Chteauguay, Que., sent shivers through the community and the rest . In October of 1987, Paul Bernardo, age 23, met a young Karla Homolka, age 17, at a restaurant in Scarborough. Homolka was clearly a willing participant in both encounters. Remember to follow incredible feats for mind reading stories of strength, focus and achievement, comedian and podcasters Dan Cummins hosts bringing his signature humor to these extreme accounts. Serial killers was created by Max Cuddler and is a podcast studio's original executive producers include Max and Ron Cutler, Sound Design by Mike Ramos with production assistants by Ron Shapiro, Carly Madden and Aaron Larson. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). There was nothing that could stop him now except for perhaps his wife. He admitted to his role in kidnapping and raping the two girls, but said that it was Karla who killed them. This implies that when people have one good personality trait, we assume they have other good features too.. That day with detectives in his living room. Paul Kenneth Bernardo (a.k.a. There were many opportunities for many other people to have placed it there," he added, per Global News. Ms. Homolka, Bernardo's ex-wife, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the deaths of the two girls. Those intriguing results could be attributed to something called the halo effect in a 1920 paper entitled The Constant Error in Psychological Ratings. unconscious and menstruating Tammy, just moments before she . Or I'll stay here and clean up afterward like I did on Sunday. He was also designated a dangerous offender, meaning he's unlikely to ever be released. Thanks to Karla's quick thinking, there was no remaining evidence that anything out of the ordinary happened. Authorities Looking closer, it was clear that the 22 year old had wounds all over her body. ", When Bernardo asked Ms. Homolka when they might begin their hunt for virgins, she replied, "This summer.". But Karla ignored her cries. Karla was determined to leave. Oral sex was no big deal. This was likely a result of the trauma Leslie endured for hours on end. Bernardo received a life sentence. The Crown opened its case on 18 May. the Scarborough rapes. The revelations - startling, sensational and occasionally sickening - flowed from the slender, blond witness with an icy detachment. They married, with Bernardo writing their wedding vows. Bernardo has pleaded not guilty to the charges. They tossed Kristen in a ditch, not making any effort to hide their handiwork, according to Karla. When Karla went for a psychiatric assessment in March 1993, she confessed to her involvement in a letter to her parents. Six months later, he kidnapped 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy, whom he and Karla raped, killed, and dismembered in the basement . This wasn't how the night was supposed to go. And it was all Karlas fault. They'd gotten away with their accidental murder. He was sentenced to life behind bars and was eligible for parole starting in 2018 to the relief of his victims families. "Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Case. People think we're the perfect couple. At the time, her death was ruled an accident by police. In other words, Karla sought to erase traces of her guilt not just from investigators but also from her own conscience. Two weeks after Kristen's abduction, a man searching for scrap metal found the teen's body. He even wanted sex with Karla to be violent and forced. TORONTO - Convicted serial killer Paul Bernardo is reportedly getting married. Having gotten away with two slayings so far, it's possible Paul felt invincible. 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