Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
William Bonin’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— William Bonin, Unknown
Who Was William Bonin?
William George Bonin, also called the Freeway Killer and the Freeway Strangler, was an American serial killer and sex offender. Bonin attacked numerous boys and men between 1968 and 1980, in southern California, and briefly, Vietnam. He was convicted of 14 murders, but confessed to 21, and is a suspect in additional cases.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding William Bonin's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
William Bonin was executed in California in 1996. Historical records document his actual final statement which was different; the quoted phrase is not supported by execution witnesses.
Sources
- archive California execution records
- newspaper San Quentin witness accounts 1996
Legacy
William Bonin's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were William Bonin’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did William Bonin die?
William Bonin died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were William Bonin’s last words documented?
William Bonin was executed in California in 1996. Historical records document his actual final statement which was different; the quoted phrase is not supported by execution witnesses.
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