Gary Allen Srery (1942 – April 27, 2011) was an American rapist and serial killer who was linked through DNA to the murders of four women. Each murder occurred in Calgary, Alberta, and each victim was between the ages of 14 and 20. The killings were committed between February 1976 and February 1977, but were only grouped together in 2021 through DNA evidence, with Srery being identified as the killer in early 2024. He could not be charged, however, as he had died in 2011 in Idaho, where he was serving a life sentence for rape.[1] At the time of the murders, Srery was illegally living in Canada while avoiding a rape charge in California.[2]
Murder cases[edit]
- Eva Dvorak and Patricia McQueen, both 14, were murdered in February 1976. Their bodies were discovered on February 15, and their causes of death remained a mystery for over two weeks.[3]
- Melissa Ann Rehorek, 20, was murdered in September 1976. She was found in a ditch along a gravel road. She had been strangled and signs of a struggle were present on her body.[4]
- Barbara Jean MacLean, 19, was murdered in February 1977. She left the Highland Hotels after an argument with her boyfriend, and the next day her body was found. She was fully clothed but signs of a sexual assault were present.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Wakefield, Jonny (May 17, 2024). RCMP link Calgary murders to American suspected serial killer who died in prison; believe there are more victims. Edmonton Journal.
- ^ Musa, Amanda (May 17, 2024). DNA helps link killings of 4 young women to an American man who lived in Canada illegally. CNN.
- ^ Cause of girls' deaths probed. Red Deer Advocate. February 25, 1974.
- ^ a b Melissa Rehorek and Barbara MacLean. Calgary Herald. May 15, 2011.
