(clockwise from top left) Esme Kenney. She was killed March 7, 2009, as she jogged around the Winton Road reservoir.
Kimya Rolison. Her remains were found June 13, 2008. Authorities believe she was killed Dec. 22, 2006. They say she and Kirkland were inside a van and arguing when Kirkland stabbed her in the neck with a knife.
Mary Jo Newton. Her body was found June 15, 2006. Kirkland is accused of choking her to death in a car.
Casonya Crawford. Her body was found May 9, 2006.
Summary of Offense:
On March 31, 2010, Kirkland was given two death sentences, one each for Esme Kenney, 13, and Casonya “Sharee” Crawford, 14, and two additional sentences of 70 years to life for the murders of Mary Jo Newton, 45, and Kimya Rolison, 25. After his arrest on March 7, 2009, Kirkland admitted he choked each woman to death and burned their bodies. His murderous reign of terror lasted from 2006 until he was caught for Esme’s murder.
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