Russell Smith

Russell Smith was a serial killer who appeared in Perennials via flashbacks.

History
Not much is known about Smith, including why he came to start killing, though he was mentioned to be a sexual sadist. He killed a total of eight Alabama prostitutes from 1967 to 1978, by hammering icepicks into the back of their necks. Also, during this time period, he somehow acquired a prominent scar on his jaw. His killings ended on January 19, 1988, when he got into a gunfight with police officers, in which he was severely wounded. Smith was rushed to a local hospital, where he died from his gunshot wounds. At the same time, in the same hospital, and even alongside Smith's dying body, Willie Kestler was born. This coincidence would motivate Kestler to commit his own killings.

Modus Operandi
Smith targeted prostitutes, ambushing them, threatening them into compliance with a handgun, and making them bite down on a stick. He would then kill them by hammering an icepick into the back of their necks.

Known Victims

 * October 9, 1967: Patricia Johnson
 * December 10, 1970: Lori Silva
 * June 21, 1974: Tina Cavallini
 * August 14, 1977: Marsha Allen
 * March 28, 1979: Carol Hansen
 * September 30, 1983: Cynthia Powell
 * February 2, 1985: Taylor Lynn Crover
 * November 2, 1987: Josie Hardin
 * January 19, 1988: Several unnamed police officers

Appearances

 * Season Eight
 * "Perennials"