Authorities Uncover Decades-Old Cases
Canadian police have made a significant breakthrough in solving cold case murders dating back nearly 50 years. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced on Friday that they have linked the deaths of two 14-year-old girls and two young women to a now deceased U.S. fugitive who sought refuge in Canada for over two decades.
Identification Through DNA
Using advanced DNA and criminal databases, authorities identified the fugitive as Gary Allen Srery, who passed away in 2011 while serving a life sentence for rape in an Idaho prison. Srery was linked to the murders of Barbara MacLean, Melissa Rehorek, Patricia McQueen, and Eva Dvorak, shedding light on previously unsolved cases that haunted Western Canada.
Serial Offender’s Dark Past
Srery, a notorious sexual offender with a history of rape, kidnapping, and burglary, had been living under aliases in Canada since the mid-1970s. His criminal activities went undetected until his arrest in 1998 for sexual assault in British Columbia. Authorities suspect that Srery could be connected to more unsolved crimes and are urging the public to provide any information that could help close these cases.
Family’s Emotional Response
The families of the victims expressed relief that the perpetrator can no longer harm others. In a statement, McQueen’s family expressed gratitude that Srery’s reign of terror had come to an end, acknowledging the lasting pain he caused to numerous families.
Seeking Closure and Justice
The Alberta RCMP is determined to bring closure to other potential victims of Srery’s crimes. With his extensive criminal record and transient lifestyle, authorities believe there may be additional cases waiting to be solved. The public’s assistance is crucial in unraveling the full extent of Srery’s reign of terror in Canada.
