This is part 3 of Johnny Zera. Be sure to read parts 1 and 2 first! The next major suspect in the case wouldn’t come until 2009. Daniel Acker was a swim coach at the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Department. An unhappy parent had reported him to his boss for showering with the male swimmers … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 3
This is part 2 of Johnny Zera. Be sure to read part 1 first! Even before the news came out that the lead detective in Johnny’s case had claimed an innocent man as a suspect so that he could spend time with his mistress, other careless and negligent mistakes were made in the case. In … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 2
February 20, 1976 in Franklin, Wisconsin… John and Janice Zera and their sons had been living in the small town of Franklin for less than a year. They had moved from Milwaukee. Phil, Johnny and Mark were 13, 14 and 15 years old. The two older boys went to Franklin High School. Most of the … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 1
