Show to Feature Local Author’s Book on Johnston Gang, Chesco’s Most Infamous Criminals

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Bruce Mowday

Five murders were committed by the infamous Johnston Gang in Chester County 40 years ago. Those killings and the law enforcement’s investigation and prosecution of brothers Bruce, David, and Norman Johnston were chronicled in Bruce Mowday’s book, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice.

On Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 9 PM, the ReelZ network, affiliated with A&E, will present an hour’s show on the Johnstons as part of its series entitled Gangsters: America’s Most Evil.

“I haven’t seen the show but this spring I spent a number of days communicating with the show’s production company and was interviewed for several hours,” Mowday said. “A number of people involved in the case were also interviewed. Even though the crimes took place decades ago, I’m not surprised this case continues to generate interest. Gangsters were killing members of their own family.”

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Before the show, Mowday will talk about his book and the case at Canvas Valley Forge – located at 101 Bryce Lane in King of Prussia – beginning at 7:30 PM. The talk is free and open to the public.

“This will give people a chance to hear about the criminals, called the most infamous in Chester County history,” Mowday said.

“Five of the murders took place in August 1978. Norman and David Johnston were convicted of committing four of those murders. Bruce Johnston Sr. was found guilty of killing all five and a police informant the previous year. Many people are convinced Bruce killed at least 10 people.”

Click here for a full listing of Bruce Mowday’s events and his books.

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