David Johnson on his parents’ murder

Title

David Johnson on his parents’ murder

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:53

Description

Interview with the grieving son of a middle-aged couple who died after an arson attack on their Stockwell flat. The bodies of 57 year-old Victor and 54 year-old Audrey Johnson were discovered on Thursday morning after petrol had been poured through their front door. Their 34 year-old son David has had to go through the harrowing task of identifying their bodies. He says those responsible should face the death penalty. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Johnson

Keywords

London; Crime; Fires; Death penalty; UK; Homicide; England; Personal safety; Arson; Sentencing; Victor Johnson; Audrey Johnson

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