John Mills
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- Gender
- male
- Country
- USA
- Location
- Knox County, Kentucky, USA
- Date of birth
- J une 4, 1970
- Age at first offence
- 25
- Characteristics
- robbery
- Victim profile
- Arthur Phipps, 79 (his landlord)
- Method of murder
- St abbing with knife
- Date(s) of murder
- August 30, 1995
- Years active
- 1995
- Date of arrest
- Same day
- Status
-
Sentenced to death
Sentenced to death on October 18, 1996
Background
John Mills was sentenced to death on October 18, 1996 in Knox County for the stabbing death of Arthur Phipps at his residence in Smokey Creek, Kentucky.
The offence
Mills stabbed Phipps 29 times with a pocket knife. Mills struck the victim in the head five times with a blunt object. Mills stole a small amount of money. Mills stole the victim's change purse containing $4.60. Mills murdered his 79-year-old landlord during a burglary and robbery in Knox County in 1995.
Investigation
Mills was apprehended that same day at a residence, which he rented from Mr. Phipps, on the property where the crime occurred.
Arrest
Mills was apprehended that same day at the residence he rented from Mr.
Sentencing
Mills was sentenced to death on October 18, 1996.
Outcome
Other details
John Mills had a date of birth of 6-4-70. Victim: Arthur Phipps.
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