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Professor Bill Douglas Today: Is He Still Married To Wife Bonnie-Jean Smith?

Where is Professor Bill Douglas today? Tune in to find out.

William Bill Douglas, mostly known as Bill Douglas, worked as a professor at Tufts University. After he pled guilty to Robin Benedict’s murder, Bill was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in prison. However, he stayed behind the bars for less than 9 years.

The story has also been portrayed in ‘Married With Secrets’. Similarly, the episode is titled ‘Obsession Has Its Price.’

Let us learn about the case in detail.

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Where Is Professor Bill Douglas Today?

Professor Bill Douglas and his second wife are reportedly living somewhere in England. However, it has not been verified yet.

Bill Douglas Wife Bonnie-Jean Smith

William Bill Douglas and Bonnie-Jean Smith began a relationship in 1986 after she sent a letter to him. He was serving his sentence at the time. In fact, the couple was married by the prison chaplain.

Prior to his marriage with Bonnie, Bill exchanged vows with Nancy. They had been together for 23 years and had three children together. After Nancy took a nursing job and began working at night, their married life went through some changes.

They had a strong connection and were supportive of each other. However, Bill later became a regular at Boston’s red-light area.

Bill Douglas: Robin Benedict Murderer

An aspiring graphic artist, Robin Benedict, was a student at Rhode Island School of Design. She, however, left the school and relocated to Boston to work as a prostitute. In fact, Robin was arrested for prostitution in 1982.

Robin was in a relationship during the time of her death. Prior to leaving for Douglas’ house on March 5, 1983, she had left her boyfriend a message. That was the last time he ever heard from Robin.

One day later, two men found a trash bag filled with a woman’s corduroy jacket, a man’s blue shirt, and a hammer. While the pieces of clothing were splattered in blood, the hammer had bloodstains in it. As the men reported their findings to the police, it was tested in State Police Crime Lab. The hammer was, in fact, the murder weapon.

Is Bill Douglas Still Married To Wife Bonnie Jean Smith?

As no news about Professor Bill Douglas and Bonnie Jean Smith’s divorce has surfaced on the internet, we can safely assume that the couple is still married.

As they live a low-key life, not much is known about them. Their story has been covered by various news channels, however, their current lifestyle has not been mentioned.

We will, however, update you with the details as soon as it becomes available.

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Update: 2023-11-11