Eddie Leonski

Edward Joseph Leonski (December 12, 1917 – November 9, 1942) was an American spree killer who committed his crimes in Australia. Leonski is known as the "Brownout Strangler", given Melbourne's wartime status of keeping low lighting (not as stringent as a wartime blackout). Born in New York, Leonski grew up in an abusive, alcoholic family, and one of his brothers was committed to a mental institution. He was called up for the U.S. Army in February 1941 and arrived in Melbourne on February 2, 1942. ... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]