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Col. Russell Williams is shown in this court-released image from his interrrogation by police captured on video. While investigators found pictures of child porn on Mr. Williams computer, images of adolescent girls in sexual situations which had been downloaded from the Internet, 'technically, he could not be classed as a pedophile despite the child porn found on his computer, because his sexual interests were much wider than that.'

Col. Russell Williams is shown in this court-released image from his interrrogation by police captured on video. While investigators found pictures of child porn on Mr. Williams computer, images of adolescent girls in sexual situations which had been downloaded from the Internet, 'technically, he could not be classed as a pedophile despite the child porn found on his computer, because his sexual interests were much wider than that.' (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Sex killer Russell Williams had child porn, but no charges laid

Prosecution agreed not to pursue additional offences after images found on colonel's computer, new book reveals

Russell Williams leaves court in Belleville, Ont., on Oct. 21, 2010, to begin serving two life sentences for murder.
Christie Blatchford
Russell Williams: A murderer with a soft side

A new book by Globe crime reporter Timothy Appleby finds that even as he killed, the former air force officer showed a curious kindness

Crime
Williams trapped in a web of lies

Police interrogator wins long cat-and-mouse game with former colonel, eventually getting him to confess to murder and sexual assaults. (Editor’s Note: 30 minutes in length)

Colonel Russell Williams.
Earlier
The killer colonel

The Globe’s Timothy Appleby takes your questions on Colonel Russell Williams's conviction and sentencing

Colonel Russell Williams, Wing Commander of Canadian Forces Base Trenton, is pictured in this September 20, 2009 handout photo.
Timeline
The case against the colonel

Colonel Russell Williams faces charges of murder, sexual assault, break and enter and burglary

Colonel Russ Williams, charged with two counts of first degree murder, walks with General Walter J. Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Defence Minister Peter MacKay on Jan. 17, 2010.
In Pictures
Colonel charged in deaths of two women

Police said Monday that Col. Russell Williams, 46, of Tweed, Ont., has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd and Cpl. Marie Comeau

Colonel Russell Williams former Commander of Canadian Forces Base Trenton is escorted from the Belleville courthouse, October 18, 2010.
In Pictures
Pictures of obsession: Colonel Russell Williams in stolen lingerie

This photo gallery contains images that may be disturbing to some readers.

How a psychopath is made

Scientists are getting closer to understanding the complex interplay of genetics and environment that makes some people serial killers and others successful CEOs – and their research may help us understand criminals

Gov.-Gen. strips convicted murderer Russell Williams of his rank

Chief of Defence Staff announces ‘extraordinary and severe decision that may constitute a first of its kind in Canadian history’

Hundreds attend 'healing event' in Belleville after Williams sentenced

"It's good for the community, not just for us,"says Andy Lloyd, brother of murder victim Jessica Lloyd.

Colonel Williams caught in a cat and mouse game

He had no idea what was in store for him when detective’s questions started

Victims describe emotional scars from Col. Williams’s crimes

Jessica Lloyd's aunt says the convicted sex killer has 'ruined so many lives'

Russell Williams moved easily between roles of murderer and colonel

One day after he strangled his second murder victim in January, Jessica Lloyd, former air base commander Colonel Russell Williams flew with some of his troops to a training exercise in California. Only three days later did he return to his lakeside cottage in Tweed, north of here, retrieve her body and dump it in a patch of nearby woods.

Russell Williams is the new Paul Bernardo

Killers’ similarities ranged from the use of raw violence and death threats to lying and a fascination with the camera

Col. Williams's murder victims pleaded for their lives before death

The two took opposite approaches to saving their lives _ one fought valiantly and was beaten into submission, while the other did everything she could to cooperate. Neither approach slowed the confessed killer.

Col. Williams did the devil’s work with such ferocious drive

Glimpse of a few of the thousands of photos he kept sheds light on admitted killer’s infatuation

Russell Williams: The killer hiding in plain sight

Senior military officer was unique among killers in both his high-profile job and his well respected image, profilers say

'Disturbing' photos trace Col. Williams's path from lingerie thefts to terrifying sex assault

The man who led a double life as rising military star and sexual predator faces life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 25 years.

Accused colonel told interrogators he was distressed by death of his cat

Besides chronic joint pain, he gave no other clues about what may have pushed him over the edge

Col. Russell Williams to defend against sex assault civil case

Alleged abuse victim seeking $2.45-million in damages against Colonel accused of murder

Russell Williams: The making of a mystery man

Canadians wonder how Russell Williams, a decorated and fast-rising air-force commander, can be the same person accused of murdering two young women

A mournful hymn for a vibrant woman

Mourners overflow church for funeral of Jessica Lloyd alleged victim of former commander of nearby military base

The tire track that broke the case wide open

Break in the case came as police canvassed residents of Highway 37, which connects Tweed and Belleville

Victim's father asks why suspected killer wasn't detected

Arrest of commander deeply distresses Corporal Marie-France Comeau's father, who served in the Canadian Forces for 42 years

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