John List

John List was a notorious American criminal known for committing a gruesome murder in 1971. He killed his family—his mother, wife, and three children—before disappearing for 18 years. List was meticulous in covering his tracks, even creating a false identity. He was eventually captured in 1989 after being featured on the television show "America's Most Wanted." His story highlights themes of mental health, familial pressures, and the consequences of violent actions. List was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, where he died in 2008. His case remains a chilling example of domestic violence and criminal evasion.