Canadian police have made a significant breakthrough in solving a decades-old mystery by linking a deceased U.S. fugitive, Gary Allen Srery, to a series of unsolved murders in Alberta, British Columbia, and the United States in the 1970s. The authorities announced that the man, who died in an Idaho jail, could be connected to other unsolved homicides and sexual assaults in Western Canada. This revelation comes after nearly 50 years of investigation and the examination of 853 possible suspects.
The investigation found that the serial killer had made minimal efforts to cover his tracks, as the remains of four young women had been found dumped in various locations outside Calgary. The victims were fully clothed and had all been strangled, with DNA evidence indicating that they had also been sexually assaulted. However, it wasn’t until now that Canadian police were able to conclusively establish that these women had fallen victim to a serial killer.
According to Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police Supt. Dave Hall, Gary Allen Srery, who had hidden in Canada from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, has now been linked to two 14-year-old girls and two young women who were killed almost 50 years ago. Moreover, authorities suspect that Srery may be connected to further unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada and possibly in the United States as well.
Through DNA testing, Canadian police have ascertained that Gary Allen Srery, who passed away in 2011, is linked to the killing of two girls and two women in the 1970s. The victims, Eva Dvorak, Patricia “Patsy” McQueen, Melissa Rehorek, and Barbara MacLean, were all found dead between 1976 and 1977 in or around the city of Calgary, Alberta. The revelation that additional unsolved homicides or sexual assaults could be attributed to Srery has raised concerns about the possibility of more victims in Western Canada and the United States.
The breakthrough in the case demonstrates the crucial role that advancements in DNA testing and forensic technology are playing in solving cold cases and bringing justice to victims and their families. Furthermore, the public’s assistance in providing information related to Srery’s potential involvement in other unsolved cases has been solicited by authorities.
As the investigation continues to unfold, Canadian police remain dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the heinous crimes that occurred decades ago and are determined to bring closure to the affected families.
