David A. Gibb - Camouflaged Killer: The Shocking Double Life of Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams

[A] study of one of the darkest figures of contemporary crime, Colonel Russell WilliamsGibb manages, with enormous skill, to capture the stealth of this murderous rapist against the upstanding life he ledIt is a testament to Williamss skill as a deceiver that no one knew what lurked beneath the responsible, even sympathetic exterior, and it is a testament to David A. Gibbs skill as a writer and storyteller that we have both sides before us, in all their chilling detail.

Joe Kertes, award-winning author

Offering a fresh perspective, with extensive details on Williamss background and the crimes that led to his capture, confession, and conviction, Gibb delves deep into the psychology behind the serial killer. Thoroughly researched, and with the support of well-respected psychologists, profilers, and forensic investigators, Camouflaged Killer documents the disturbing account of how one of Canadas highest-ranking military officersa seemingly normal and responsible manbecame one of the countrys most notorious criminals.

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CAMOUFLAGED

KILLER

The Shocking Double Life of
Colonel Russell Williams

DAVID A. GIBB

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Dedicated to all of those who spend their lives
in pursuit of truth and justice

and especially to my two most special heroes,
Brad and Michael

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

ALBERT EINSTEIN, 18791955

To the following brave people who stepped forward and accompanied me along various steps of my journey, I will remain eternally grateful.

Thank you first and foremost to all of those who agreed to speak candidly with me and share their personal stories as well as insight into the background and character of Russell Williamsinformation that was of vital importance for this study. There are far too many of you to thank individually, but your names are recited throughout the book, and I appreciate the contribution made by each and every one of you.

Id like to offer special thanks to the experts who dedicated their time and effort to provide thoughtful assessments of Russell Williams. They include (in no particular order): Roy Hazelwood, Dr. Michael Stone, Peter M. Klismet Jr., Dr. Brad Booth, Glenn Woods, Dr. Stephen Hart, Dr. John Mitchell, Forrest Farmer, Linda Anderson, Dr. Joshua Perper, and Peter Vronsky. The insights that each of you have provided are truly invaluable and very much respected.

Im also grateful for those who helped me with the vast amounts of research required for this study, including John Garrett, Veronica Lessard, Michel Drapeau, CBMM, Cary Marsh, Randy Rowett, Mickey, Kristina Johnson, Lisa R., Jill Couch, and Princess. A special thanks is also extended to Chris Roberts of SAFE International, who provided an insightful analysis of the case from a personal safety standpoint.

Thank you to Cristina Corragio of Upper Canada College for arranging a personal tour of their facilities and for providing me with further research assistance.

For their friendship and moral support during many months of intense and tumultuous research, interviewing, and writing, Id like to thank my uncles Don and Al, James Dubro, Brian Morris, and a special call-out to all of my Super Friends!

Thanks also to Terry Bush for his steadfast confidence in my writing ability, and for allowing me the opportunity to cover the Williams story from its very beginning for Bellevilles EMC newspaper.

To my writing mentors, Joe Kertes and Ann Douglas, I owe a fortune of gratitude. You have both inspired me greatly.

And of course none of this would have been possible without the guidance offered by both my agent, Bob Diforio, and Penguin executive editor Tom Colgan. A special thanks to both of you for supporting and nurturing my project.

And last, but certainly not least, I am forever indebted to my great family, who I respect, cherish, and love with all of my heart. Thank you for giving me the space and time necessary to devote to this demanding project for the past several monthsand for hanging in there. Brad, Michael, Michele, Mom, Tara, Al, and Liz, I look forward to making up for the lost time. Family and friends will forever remain the greatest source of my strength. I only wish that my father, Denis, who passed away on Christmas Day during the writing of this book, were still here to offer his smile and a congratulatory hug to share in my accomplishment. I will toast to the sky in his honor.

To each and every one of you, I owe a debt of gratitude. Thank you all so very much.