Clifford Olson Canadian serial killer Date of Birth: 01.01.1940 Country: Canada

1. Clifford Olson: A Canadian Serial Killer
2. Crime Spree
3. Arrest and Confession
4. Denial of Freedom
5. Controversial Financial Assistance

Clifford Olson: A Canadian Serial Killer

Clifford Olson was a Canadian serial killer who was found guilty of the deaths of two children and nine teenagers in the early 1980s. He was known for his brutal crimes and the shocking nature of his victims.

Crime Spree

On November 17, 1980, Olson kidnapped 12-year-old Christine Weller from Surrey, British Columbia. Her body was discovered on Christmas; she had been strangled and had several stab wounds. In April 1981, 13-year-old Colleen Marian Daignault went missing, and her body was found five months later. During this time, three more teenagers disappeared – 16-year-old Daryn Todd Johnsrude, 16-year-old Sandra Wolfsteiner, and 13-year-old Ada Anita Court. In July 1981, six young Canadians became victims of Olson.

Arrest and Confession

Olson was arrested on August 12, 1981, after attempting to abduct two young girls. By August 25, the police had linked Clifford to the death of Judy Kozma. He struck a strange deal with the authorities, confessing to 11 murders and providing information on the whereabouts of the remaining victims. In return, his wife would receive $10,000 for each undisclosed victim. The police kept their promise, and Clifford's wife received $100,000. In January 1982, Olson pleaded guilty to 11 murders and received 11 life sentences in a maximum-security prison in Quebec.

Denial of Freedom

Olson's crimes shocked the nation, making early release from prison an impossibility. However, he repeatedly applied for parole, facing rejection in 1997 and 2006. In his desperate attempts for freedom, Olson started making absurd statements, claiming to possess secret information about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He argued that he didn't have to abide by Canadian laws. In November 2010, Olson received his latest denial of parole, with the possibility to reapply after two years.

Controversial Financial Assistance

In March 2010, it was revealed that Olson was receiving two federal benefits of $1169.47 each month. As Olson qualified for pension payments under the age-related laws, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argued against providing any funds to someone tainted by such heinous crimes. A petition with 46,000 signatures led to the denial of all benefits for Olson. The issue garnered the attention of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who condemned the fact that the killer was receiving any money, calling it "appalling" and "offensive".