Karla Leanne Homolka, also known as Leanne Teale, is a Canadian serial killer and rapist who, with her first husband Paul Bernardo, raped and killed at least three minors between 1990 and 1992. Homolka attracted worldwide media attention when she was convicted of manslaughter following a plea bargain in the rape-murders of two Ontario teenage girls, Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French, as well as the rape and death of her sister Tammy. Homolka and Bernardo were arrested in 1993. Bernardo would be convicted of the Mahaffy-French murders and received life imprisonment and a dangerous offender designation, the full maximum sentence allowed in Canada. Homolka stated to investigators that Bernardo had abused her and that she had been an unwilling accomplice to the murders. As a result, she struck a deal with prosecutors for a reduced prison sentence of twelve years in exchange for a guilty plea to the charge of manslaughter.
| Born: | Karla Leanne Homolka, May 4, 1970, Port Credit, Ontario, Canada |
| Residence: | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec |
| Other names: | Leanne Teale, Karla Leanne Teale, Leanne Bordelais, Emily Bordelais |
| Criminal charge: | Manslaughter |
| Criminal penalty: | 12 years imprisonment |
| Criminal status: | Unconditionally released July 4, 2005 |
| Children: | 3 (second marriage) |
| IMDb: | Karla Homolka's IMDb |
About Karla Homolka
Serial killer who was convicted of manslaughter after helping her husband rape and kill three women, including her sister. She was released in July 2005 and had a child shortly after her release.
Before Fame
She worked as a veterinary assistant at Thorold Veterinary Clinic.
Achievement
A film about her crimes, titled Karla, was released in 2006.
Family Life
Her husband received a life sentence for the murders of Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French and Tammy Homolka.
Associations
She was portrayed by That 70's Show actress Laura Prepon in Karla.
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