John Arthur Ackroyd (October 3, 1949 – December 30, 2016) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer.
He was responsible for clearing wrecks, helping people whose cars broke down on the highway, and maintenance.
Due to his connection with Rachanda's disappearance, many women at Santiam Junction were uncomfortable with his behavior and he began to work out of Corvallis.
[3] In 1978, along with an accomplice, Roger Dale Beck, he abducted and murdered Kaye Turner.
Roger Beck was also found guilty in the murder of Kaye Turner at a separate trial.
Investigators Ron Benson and Linda Snow, with the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office were preparing to present the evidence against Ackroyd for the murders of Swanson and Sanders to the grand jury when Ackroyd passed away.