Joseph Lemieux

Murderer

2known / alleged victims

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Case Facts

Gender: male
Country: USA
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
Date of birth: 1908
Age at first offence: 35
Characteristics: mutilation
Victim profile: Women
Method of murder: Strangulation
Date(s) of murder: 1943 / 1950
Years active: 1943–1950
Date of arrest: —
Status: Died in custody
Committed suicide after second murder on November 17, 1950

Case Summary

Case record: Joseph Lemieux

Background

Joseph Lemieux was a man who was described as a white individual.

The offence

Joseph Lemieux was described as a “Strangler of women.” The case included two murders, and one victim was mutilated.

Investigation

The motive was described as “PC-nonspecific.” The mechanism of killing was described as strangling women, and the mode of operation noted “one victim mutilated.”

Trial

Joseph Lemieux was convicted of manslaughter in 1943.

Sentencing

Joseph Lemieux was paroled in 1948.

Outcome

Joseph Lemieux committed suicide after the second murder on November 17, 1950.

Aftermath

The case summary recorded that Joseph Lemieux’s disposition included the manslaughter conviction in 1943 (paroled 1948) and suicide after the second murder on Nov. 17, 1950.

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