A serial killer is linked to the historic murders of Calgary girls, women

An investigation into unsolved historical murders in the 1970s linked the deaths of two girls and two young women in and around Calgary to a now-deceased serial killer.

RCMP held a press conference Friday to share the results of an investigation linking the serial sex offender to the deaths of 14-year-old Patricia McQueen and Eva Dvorak, 20-year-old Melissa Rehorek and 19-year-old Barbara McLean between 1976 and 1977. .

Based on forensic evidence, witness statements, and similar circumstantial evidence, Gary Allen Srery, a US citizen born in 1942, is believed to be responsible for the four murders.

Sreri died in prison in the US in 2011.

Police believe he may be responsible for a string of unsolved murders and sexual assaults in western Canada.

The Calgary Police Service is expected to release more details about their involvement in the high-profile case at a press conference Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The press conference will be broadcast live on CTVNewsCalgary.ca.

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