Peter Tobin a Scottish rapist and serial killer known to have killed at least three young women between 1991 and 2006. Also a suspect in the Bible John murders, committed in Glasgow during the late 1960s. His three proven victims have the same hair color as the Bible John's sacrifices, and they were all strangled the same way, except for Angelika Kluk. In 2012, Tobin was hospitalized after suffering a suspected heart attack. In 2015, Peter Tobin was left severely injured and permanently disfigured by a fellow inmate when he was attacked with a razor blade. In 2016, Tobin was hospitalized after he suffered a suspected stroke. In 2019, Peter Tobin is reported to be suffering from cancer and too frail to leave his cell most days.
Serial Killer Peter Tobin (aka) Bible John murders, was active for 16 years between 1991-2006, known to have ( 3 confirmed / 13 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United Kingdom
Peter Tobin was born on August 27th 1948 in Johnstone, town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was born 8th of 8 children Tobin was raised as a youngest child and had four older sisters and three older brothers.
Tobin a heterosexual male citizen of the United Kingdom. Tobin married Margaret Mountney in 1969, married Sylvia Jefferies in 1973, married Cathy Wilson in 1989, divorced in 1993.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1991 (Age 42/43) Peter Tobin started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, rape, and murder his victims. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime.
He was arrested on October 3rd 2006 (Age 58), convicted on May 4th 2007 (Age 58), sentenced to life imprisonment at the HM Prison Edinburgh in Stenhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland. Tobin was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Peter Tobin has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
General Information | |
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Name: | Peter Tobin |
Nickname: | Bible John murders |
Victims: | 3 - 13 |
Years Active: | 1991 - 2006 |
Ages Active: | 42/43 - 57/58 |
Active Countries: | United Kingdom |
Convicted Of: | murder |
Life Span: | 1948 - |
Characteristics | |
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Gender: | Male |
Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
Astrological Sign: | ♍ Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 23 |
Birth Month: | August |
Marital Status: | married Margaret Mountney in 1969, married Sylvia Jefferies in 1973, married Cathy Wilson in 1989, divorced in 1993 |
Children: | N/A |
Living With: | N/A |
Occupation: | handyman, serial killer |
Childhood Information | |
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D.O.B.: | Aug 27, 1948 |
Family Name: | Tobin |
Given Name: | Peter |
Birth Location: | Johnstone, town in Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Birth Order: | 8th of 8 |
Siblings: | four older sisters and three older brothers |
Raised By: | N/A |
Birth Category: | youngest child |
Mother: | N/A |
Father: | N/A |
Cognitive Ability | |
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IQ: | N/A |
Highest School: | N/A |
Highest Degree: |
Incarceration | |
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Arrested: | Oct 3, 2006 (Age 58) |
Convicted: | May 4, 2007 (Age 58) |
Sentence: | life imprisonment |
Prison Location: | the HM Prison Edinburgh in Stenhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Executed: | N/A |
Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
Previous Jail: | TRUE |
Previous Prison: | TRUE |
Death Information | |
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Death Date: | N/A |
Cause of Death: | N/A |
Death Location: | N/A |
Killed In Prison: | N/A |
Suicide: | N/A |
The 11 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Peter Tobin. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
Date | Event Description |
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Aug 27 1948 | Peter Tobin was born in Johnstone, town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. #19480827 |
Aug 27 1968 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
Aug 27 1978 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
Aug 27 1988 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
1991 (Age 42/43) | Peter Tobin started his serial killing spree. #1991 |
Aug 27 1998 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
2006 (Age 57/58) | Peter Tobin ended his serial killing spree. #2006 |
Oct 03 2006 (Age 58) | Peter Tobin arrested. #20061003 |
May 04 2007 (Age 58) | Peter Tobin was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment at the HM Prison Edinburgh in Stenhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland. #20070504 |
Aug 27 2008 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
Aug 27 2018 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Peter Tobin (1991-2006).
19 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
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Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
bound | TRUE | 406 | ||
robbed | TRUE | 418 | ||
used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
strangle | FALSE | 443 | ||
sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
totem personal item | FALSE | 354 |
Peter Britton Tobin (born 27 August 1946) is a convicted Scottish serial killer and sex offender who is currently serving three sentences of life imprisonment with a whole life order at HM Prison Edinburgh for three murders committed between 1991-2006. Prior to his first murder conviction, Tobin served ten years in prison for a double rape committed in 1993, following which he was released in 2004.
Peter Tobin is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database