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Man possibly linked to over 30 murders

Date: 4/30/2009 Album ID: 743273

Photos by Will Lester

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John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-28-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) A booking photo of John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, following his arrest March 31, 2009. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-27-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) 1982 mugshot of John Floyd Thomas Jr. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-26-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) 1971 mugshot of John Floyd Thomas Jr. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-25-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) 1964 mugshot of John Floyd Thomas Jr. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-24-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Bob Kistner, great-nephew of 1976 murder victim Maybelle Hudson speaks to the media during a press conference at Parker Center in Los Angeles Thursday April 30, 2009. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-23-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Inglewood police department Captain Eve R. Irvine, Commanding Officer of the Detective Bureau, reflects as she stands next to a 1982 mugshot of John Floyd Thomas Jr. during a press conference at Parker Center in Los Angeles Thursday April 30, 2009. Floyd is believed to be connected to the 1976 murders and rapes of Maybelle Hudson, 80, Miriam McKinley, 65 and Evalyn Bunner, 56, all from Inglewood. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-22-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD Chief of Detectives Charlie Beck speaks about the Westside Rapist Thursday April 30, 2009 during a press conference at Parker Center in Los Angeles. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-20-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD arresting officers Amber McDonnell and Robert Lanigan. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-16-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Elizabeth McKeown, 67 was murdered and raped in 1976 and is believed to be the second victim of the Westside Rapist. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-15-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Elizabeth McKeown, 67 was murdered and raped in 1976 and is believed to be the second victim of the Westside Rapist. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-14-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Elizabeth McKeown, 67 was murdered and raped in 1976 and is believed to be the second victim of the Westside Rapist. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-11-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD arresting officers Amber McDonnell and Robert Lanigan speak to the media Thursday during a press conference at Parker Center in Los Angeles about the Westside Rapist case. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-10-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) Captain Eve R. Irvine, with the Inglewood police department, talks about 3 cold-case murders which they believe are linked to John Floyd Thomas Jr. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-09-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD Chief of Police William Bratton speaks about the Westside Rapist Thursday April 30, 2009 at Parker Center in Los Angeles. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-07-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD Chief of Detectives Charlie Beck speaks about the Westside Rapist Thursday April 30, 2009 during a press conference at Parker Center in Los Angeles. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-06-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD arresting officers Amber McDonnell and Robert Lanigan stand by past mugshots of John Floyd Thomas Jr. Thursday April 30, 2009 during a press conference about the Westside Rapist at Parker Center in Los Angeles. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

ON01-KILLER-05-WL(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) LAPD Chief of Police William Bratton speaks about the Westside Rapist Thursday April 30, 2009 at Parker Center in Los Angeles. John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) John Floyd Thomas Jr., 72, has been charged with two cold-case killings from the 1970's in Los Angeles and is believed to be linked to at least another 25 murders and rapes thoughout the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. If all the cases still under investigation are tied to Thomas he would become the worst killer in Los Angeles history.

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