Paul Bernardo Wife: Who was Karla Homolka?

Karla Homolka is a Canadian woman who gained notoriety for her involvement in a series of brutal crimes committed alongside her then-husband, Paul Bernardo.

Karla Homolka met Paul Bernardo in 1987, and they entered into a relationship. Together, they engaged in a series of heinous acts, including the sexual assault and murder of several young women, including Homolka’s own sister, Tammy.

Karla Homolka actively participated in the crimes committed by Bernardo. She lured victims, assisted in their capture and captivity, and was an accomplice in the sexual assaults. The couple videotaped many of their crimes, which later served as key evidence during their trials.

In 1993, Karla Homolka struck a plea deal with prosecutors, which led to her receiving a lesser sentence in exchange for testifying against Paul Bernardo. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges related to the deaths of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, and also to charges of drugging and sexually assaulting Tammy Homolka, her sister.

Homolka was sentenced to 12 years in prison, which was heavily criticized as being too lenient considering the nature of her involvement in the crimes. She was released from prison in 2005 after serving her full sentence.